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

[Will Taygan]

argh!  too many tabs open.

First link should be:

http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=25135.0

On Sat, 2011-02-12 at 09:28 -0900, Will Taygan wrote:
> 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
> > 
> -snip-
> 
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