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Title: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: nikkyboy on 26 June 2011, 20:47

Hello,

I've taken off my 8v golf (digi) cylinder head to be restored and ported,new valves etc etc. Whilst its off the car, what else is worth renewing/servicing on the engine? The car's done 170k but the engine was sound before I took the head off - long story featuring a water pump, and a bloody snapped bolt!  The engine is still in the car.

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Bigdunc on 26 June 2011, 21:00

My head is coming off this week for Rebuild, I ordered myself a stainless manifold as don't fancy putting one on with the head still on. If u search for hottuning and say your on this forum he will do u one at a good price :)

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Steve_B on 26 June 2011, 21:54

Might as well replace the cam belt i guess as you'll have to re-time everything anyway. And clean any gunk from the top of the piston heads.

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Sam on 26 June 2011, 22:55

Quote from: Steve_B on 26 June 2011, 21:54

Might as well replace the cam belt i guess as you'll have to re-time everything anyway. And clean any gunk from the top of the piston heads.

If there is 'gunk' on the pistons you have serious problems  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: rob.043 on 27 June 2011, 09:06

bit of hammerite on the block, just to tidy it up!

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 June 2011, 16:03

as above. hammerite the block now.

Oil pump while its all in bits?

Check the condition of the bores?

vernier pully/uprated cam?

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Steve_B on 27 June 2011, 16:17

Quote from: caistor_bmx on 26 June 2011, 22:55

Quote from: Steve_B on 26 June 2011, 21:54

Might as well replace the cam belt i guess as you'll have to re-time everything anyway. And clean any gunk from the top of the piston heads.

If there is 'gunk' on the pistons you have serious problems  :lipsrsealed:

Replace gunk with soot then. Was told this was a normal by product of detonation.

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: nikkyboy on 27 June 2011, 19:27

Cheers guys, was toying with the idea of uprated cam and you've twisted my arm. The whole engine bay needs painting so no reason to leave the rusty old block out.  Once its done it'll look nicer than the bodywork  :smiley:  Will definately check the bores.  Can I get at the big end bearing from here?  Whilst its in bits i may as well be thorough.

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: VW BUSH on 27 June 2011, 19:34

You need an ABF if you are going to be thorough :wink:

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: nikkyboy on 28 June 2011, 21:21

Quote from: VW BUSH on 27 June 2011, 19:34

You need an ABF if you are going to be thorough :wink:

 :smiley:
Actually after paying to have the head reconditioned, buying a fast road cam and new timing belt and tensioner, all for about 10 more horses, I'd probably be spending the same on an ABF setup.  The dashboard is in bits as well.  Bloody tempting...

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: Mr Blue on 29 June 2011, 11:31

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-16V-GREEN-/260809581253?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb97662c5

Title: Re: Cylinder Head off, what else to do?
Post by: VW BUSH on 29 June 2011, 21:45

Quote from: nikkyboy on 28 June 2011, 21:21

Quote from: VW BUSH on 27 June 2011, 19:34

You need an ABF if you are going to be thorough :wink:

 :smiley:
Actually after paying to have the head reconditioned, buying a fast road cam and new timing belt and tensioner, all for about 10 more horses, I'd probably be spending the same on an ABF setup.  The dashboard is in bits as well.  Bloody tempting...

ABF + wide track, Mk3's are cheap and you can drive it while you prep the Mk2 and send it to the scrappers without its suspension and engine. Ive seen them for under 300 quid on the road. :cool: