[V8] 3.6L V8 engine needed

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

Chris,

Your chances of finding a low mileage motor are about zero I would guess,
and a used one is going to need valve guides.  They all do.  I think you
have enough good parts to build a good motor - just have your best two
heads rebuilt.

btw, did you install the "new" motor?  I thought you only gave it a
leakdown test or something like that.  I know mine looked pretty terrible
by that measure but it still ran pretty good.  It burned oil - but again
that is common for any 3.6L.  The valve job was not all that bad ($$ wise)
since the parts are interchangable with the VW 16v motor from the era - so
guides, seals, etc are available.  The head bolts and gasket kit is
expensive but all in all money better spent since you get a nice fresh
motor.

my $0000.02

Dave


>
>   Hello, i have a 1990 Audi v8 3.6L  with a snapped belt and i was
> wondering if any good engines are available from members of this site.
> I bought 1 already and took a chance, it was ok but it totally needs a
> valve job the heads are awful.
>  So im looking for something a little better than that.  Im going to try
> Shokan and force five. My location is Connecticut.
>  Thanks
>   Chris
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