Thread: Engine torn down, comments welcome! Pics!

Thanks for the detailed response! I was completely confused, but that makes perfect sense. The project still terrifies me, but I guess I can always by a new crank if I screw it up. _________________ Stefan 1972 Super Beetle Convertible

After you drill w/ the 11/32 on the ovalled holes, you will never know how ovalled they were. We 11/32 just because on some engines to assure cranshaft-flywheel integrity. ...and use an oversize glandnut. I like the 1- 7/8 inch from Bugpack. _________________ Save your motor. Dynamic Balance.

if you knew what the compression numbers where before the tear down then the answer might be a little easier. if you dont have any damage on the ends of the pistons then you could hone the cylinders and replace the rings. hones are cheap and rings are about 20 dollars a set. or roll the dice on what you have. _________________ 1970 vw baja sand it, fill it, paint it, throw some mud on it and then baja it.

Hey, not saying anything about the age of your wife, you understand.... Looks a lot like the 1900's one I have in my kitchen.

Wow those holes are pretty ovaled. I dont think youll be able to drill them out and still have them work reliably...... Why not tear it all the way down and rebuild it? Not that much work to do from the point you're at now!

You almost have to replace the push rod tubes. They kind of crush into place and I wouldn't trust reused ones to keep a seal. What prompted you to do the tear down in the first place?

Start with a good pressure washing at the local car wash. Then get you a book and split the case. This is thirty year old technology. Your not working on an F16. If you get to the point that you feel like you have taken too big of a bit then help is just a key stroke away.

You're certainly in the right place for know-how and general advice (The Samba), then! Shame I don't live a bit closer - I'd be happy to spend a day or two showing you how it's all done. Provided there's beer, of course. It's already been said: get a good manual (Bentley), for this point on. Splitting the case and going through the bearings, seals, and whatnot isn't at all difficult, but for a noob (no...

She was definitely a leaker! _________________ When your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

You're certainly in the right place for know-how and general advice (The Samba), then! Shame I don't live a bit closer - I'd be happy to spend a day or two showing you how it's all done. Provided there's beer, of course. It's already been said: get a good manual (Bentley), for this point on. Splitting the case and going through the bearings, seals, and whatnot isn't at all difficult, but for a noob (no...