Re: 4-cyl engine stuff

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

> Where can I get an engine stand that will support it?  It seems that a 
> standard engine stand will not fit.

Harbor Freight Sales @ (800) 423-2567 sells two or three different models: I
bought a pair of their top-of-the-line $89.95 stands and have been satisfied
with them for several years. Rather than hang the block from the bellhousing
holes, I use three of the four motor mount holes on the exhaust side... this
way, I always have good access to the rear of the block and it's more stable
to boot (this is especially important if you're working on one of BMW's "Big
Six" inline motors as I'm wont to do on occasion...).
 
> I will either:  do a simple "rebuld", ie. bearings, rings, gaskets, etc.
> and look for a cheap VW or Audi shell for a second car/parts chaser.
> OR Go all out, with a 1st overbore, blueprint, for my 87 4000.

According to the SCCA's 1995 Solo II rulebook, you're allowed only a .020"
overbore in the stock classes ... to my knowledge, no pistons of this size
are available from the factory so you'll have to have them made to spec by
an aftermarket piston manufacturer. Otherwise, it's goodbye to H-stock and
hello to DSP, where you will be seriously outclassed until you find an LSD
that fits a Type 013 gearbox (and if you do, don't forget my $100 finder's
fee offer ... I'm SERIOUS about this, folks!).
 
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