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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: billabong on 23 September 2010, 22:31

Title: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: billabong on 23 September 2010, 22:31

Hi guys,
I'm going to be rebuilding a 16v engine (the head gasket is gone), along the way, what do you think I should change/upgrade and what are rough costs for these parts?

Cheers

Will

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: jonnypolish on 23 September 2010, 22:44

Very interested in this too, Although my garage is wayyyyyyyyyy to dusty!
Rebuild + Reinforce ... then TURBO  :cool:

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: Wayne on 24 September 2010, 00:08

Have the head checked and skimmed also you must use new head bolts.

If your stripping it right down, new shells (mains and bigend) and maybe rings would be a good move.

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: Khare on 24 September 2010, 10:00

while head is out you may want to have it reconditioned. New valve guides, steam oil seals, tappets, skim and regrind the valves in. And while all that is being done, why not open her up and get it ported and polished?

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: tinaflux on 19 February 2011, 05:51

Well, there are some engine rebuild kit (http://www.carparts.com/Engine-Kits/600022782.car) that are readily available online. That is where I bought mine. Though sometimes, it is best to go to your local dealer and mechanic.

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: tshirt2k on 19 February 2011, 08:38

Quote from: jonnypolish on 23 September 2010, 22:44

Very interested in this too, Although my garage is wayyyyyyyyyy to dusty!
Rebuild + Reinforce ... then TURBO  :cool:

Click my sig. I did the same thing.  :wink:

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: javalin on 19 February 2011, 20:37

nice conversion and write up tshirt2k.   :smiley:

Title: Re: 16v Engine Rebuild
Post by: tshirt2k on 19 February 2011, 22:29

Cheers! :smiley: Alot of work but worth it.