[Vwdiesel] [Audi-VW-Diesels] RE: Cheapo rebuild--Crankshaft

[Will Taygan]

Skip the JB Weld.  Have you considered putting a TDI crank on?  They
have a different way to secure the crank to the nose. Cut the crank nose
on the opposite of the damage, and attach.  FYI, there are 12mm?? and
14mm?? crank bolts.  The new bolts are the larger ones.

http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=25286
http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=18366.0

Will in Alaska


On Sat, 2011-02-12 at 08:43 -0800, Dave Cook wrote:
> James,
> 
> I cannot figure out what you mean by the tool to measure the inside of the cylinders.  I went to a couple auto part stores and they could order me one but they were around $125!  So I am not sure that is what you were talking about.
> 
> I did find a digital micrometer that is intended to measure brake rotors, but it looks like the one part could be stuck down inside the cylinder maybe an inch and a half for $50.  I don't know why it couldn't also be used to measure the rod parts too, though since the measuring contact surfaces are further apart than just a digital caliper it would be less convenient.
> 
> I am really getting frustrated with the mounting costs of this stupid "cheap" project.  I'm tempted to just use the JB weld on the one crank keyway and call it a day...
> 
> Dave Cook
> 
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