Hi all, I decided late last year that I wanted my engine overhauling. It is high mileage (164000) and thought I would get it sorted before it goes drastically wrong. Well I had a look on the internet to see what options there are. I spoke to C&R but got no reply. Spoke to TSR and got a quote for the 1.9 Cadwell pack. I also spoke to a company in Reading (no name yet). I actually visited the Reading company and had a chat with the 2 guys that run the place Rob and Mark. I explained what I was after, an engine overhaul and a bit more power. I explained I was happy with top end just wanted to get there quicker. Rob has been building VW race engines for quite some time. I explained that I wanted to keep the original engine as I knew it was still running sweet. Rob explained what they would do as part of overhaul. Well I was sold. To be honest as soon as I saw how clean the workshop I was interested. Well the car has been in for just under a week now and I went up to visit today, very happy with what I saw.
1. Engine/gearbox removed.
2. Engine stripped, cleaned and inspected.
3. Cylinder head stripped, cleaned and inspected. On inspection it was noted that head gasket was on it's way out, so looks like I timed it just right
4. Bottom end will be re-bored and new pistons fitted. Original pistons no longer available so will be replaced with Mahle Pistons. Any thing else that needs replacing will be replaced.
5. Cylinder head is in process of being flowed. I am keeping standard cam shafts.
6. Once engine and cylinder head have rebuilt they will be painted. I am going to have gearbox repainted as well.
7. There is slight play on the gearbox diff output shaft so that is going to be checked and fixed.
8. Inlet manifold and rocker cover are going to be stripped, polished and lacquered. Top of rocker cover will be shaved down slightly on ribs.
9. While engine was out Rob explained that the wishbones on suspension were quite shabby so I am having new ones fitted with the seams being welded and poly bushes fitted. Rob explained they are only tack welded around sides and so dirt and water can ingress between2 halves and potentially corrode from the inside out.
10. Engine bay will get a thorough clean before refit.
11. Once everything is refitted car will go on their rolling road for tune up and final checks.
Well that's it for now. I am going back to visit again late next week some time. By that time engine should back together and ready to re-fit. Once I have car back I will leave a verdict and name.
BLOCK AFTER CLEAN AND INSPECTION
HEAD PRIOR TO CLEAN GASKET WAS JUST ON IT'S WAY OUT
HEAD AFTER CLEAN AND INSPECTION
START OF PORTING
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