[Vwdiesel] replacing crankshaft

[Kenneth E. Oldrid]

I posted last week about my ecodiesel motor running out of oil in my 
westfalia. Well, I've torn the motor down and the head, valves and cam 
look fine. What I did find was that the #1 connecting rod bearing was 
toasted. The crankshaft has some decent size scoring there. The rest of 
the main and connecting rod bearings look a little worn, but not 
totally shredded like the 1st.
I want to rebuild this engine, which otherwise is in excellent shape.
Anyone have any opinions on what I should do?
I'm leaning towards buying a new/reground crankshaft and new main and 
connection rod bearings. This outift from Utah sells a crankshaft kit 
for $259 http://www.rpmrons.com/volks,cranks.html
New front and rear crank seals.
I thought it would make sense to re-ring the pistons while I have them 
out (the compression wast great before and there is no cylinder scoring 
that I can see or feel).  The oil pump had a little play but seemed 
fine overall. The pickup screen is clogged with debris though.
Not sure what to do to intermediate shaft.
Well, any advice you may have will be greatly appreciated. I hope I'm 
on the right track here.

Ken

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