[Vwdiesel] Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 88, Issue 20

[brian gochnauer]

>>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


 You'll be disappointed with yourself and the outcome of this project and
probably give someone less than a great deal.
  If you 'do it right' you can write it off in your head as an
"educational experience" and those costs.

BrianG


On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM, <vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com> wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Dave Cook
> Sent: February-12-11 10:44 AM
> To: Audi-VW-Diesels Group; VW Diesel Group
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] [Audi-VW-Diesels] RE: Cheapo rebuild--Crankshaft
>
> 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
>
>
>