[s-cars] engine rebuild

[Steve Mills]

All good suggestions, I don't want to make your slippery slope of just
minimal rebuild vs. go whole hog any steeper, but... I would absolutely get
the steering rack rebuilt while the engine was out. It will never be easier,
and it's a pretty nasty job with the engine in.

On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Joshua Van Tol <josh at spiny.com> wrote:

> I can't answer as to the advisability of performance upgrades, but $3500
> for
> a good quality stock rebuild is pretty reasonable. Find out what exactly
> you're getting for that price though. There are a lot of extras that you
> might want to consider "while you're in there".
>
> For example, you may wish to consider the following items:
>
> Replacing or cleaning fuel injectors.
> Replacing cooling system hoses. Nothing sucks more than blowing your new
> engine because a hose lets go.
> Replacing the clutch.
> Engine and transmission mounts.
> Transmission refresh? Maybe you have a few worn synchros, easier to do
> while
> the engine's already out.
> Install block heater.
> Ignition Coils.
> Replace oil cooler lines.
> New radiator?
> New belt tensioner, idler roller?
> Aux coolant pump
>
> Then, if you're considering higher power levels you may wish to consider
> upgraded connecting rods, porting of the head, upgraded pistons (although
> the stock ones are very stout), balance everything, etc.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Martin Baggenstos <
> martin.baggenstos at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Everyone,
> >
> >  I just got the answer to why my 1995 S6 with 168,000 miles on it is
> > smoking so much and it is because of excessive leaking around the rings
> in
> > the engine and I am now told that my solution to fix it is going to be an
> > engine replacement or rebuild. I was quoted around 3500 for a rebuild by
> > 2bennett and wanted to find out if this seems reasonable. I am currently
> > running an RS2 setup with MRC software and if I go ahead with a rebuild,
> I
> > am considering upgrading the turbo and software. Has anyone upgraded to
> the
> > turbos and software that 034motorsports offer and do you like it compared
> > to
> > an RS2 setup. I am looking for something that is still drivable in the
> city
> > as I don't plan to track the car but has more power than my current RS2
> > setup and I still would like a good low end response without the lag from
> > the really large turbos they offer.  Thanks.
> >
> > Martin
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