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Offline andynorfolk

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where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« on: 06 July 2011, 11:19 »
my engine is being rebuilt and everything's been put on hold atm cause the engine builders can't source a crankshaft!

it's a pb engine code and if anyone knows where i can get one please let me know  :cry:
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Offline Diamond Hell

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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #1 on: 06 July 2011, 13:55 »
Just go buy a complete engine out of a 2.0 motor and stick the bottom end from that in the car, with the PB head on it.

Or are you some sort of OEM goon?
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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #2 on: 06 July 2011, 14:02 »
my engine has been stripped and is ready to be rebuilt except the engine builders are having trouble sourcing a crank shaft for my current engine...

don't wanna start putting a 2.0L bottom end on it, the whole idea of the rebuild is so the engine is mint, why bother putting a second hand bottom end on it?  :huh:
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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #3 on: 06 July 2011, 14:07 »
If it helps all mk1 and mk2 1.8 are the same.
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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #4 on: 06 July 2011, 14:43 »
Whats wrong with original crank ?
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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #5 on: 06 July 2011, 14:55 »
well one of the crankshaft bearings came loose and seized the engine, so the crankshaft isn't in a salvageable condition :(
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #6 on: 06 July 2011, 14:57 »
Quote from: andynorfolk on 06 July 2011, 14:55
well one of the crankshaft bearings came loose and seized the engine, so the crankshaft isn't in a salvageable condition :(

Just get one from a donor and have it re-machined/polished etc???
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Offline mk2bal

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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #7 on: 06 July 2011, 15:18 »
Get a 2.0 bottom end for 50quid and get that rebuilt!! Or find a sub 100k 2.0 lump and chuck that in-it'll be fine...
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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #8 on: 06 July 2011, 15:26 »
Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-16V-KNIFE-EDGED-CRANK-CRANKSHAFT-AND-BALANCED-/300574243393?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45fb9efa41

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-mk3-96-7-1-6L-8v-petrol-crank-crankshaft-/170640716246?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bafab1d6 (needs checking if this is the correct 1.6 block to suit your engine)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CORRADO-ENGINE-CRANK-1-8-16V-KR-GOLF-GTI-CRANKSHAFT-/220754997383?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336605f087

Or buy a complete engine and pull the crank out of that. I do know a friend who has a spare KR lump laying around that should be ok for the job too but I dont know the condition of the crank nor how much he would want for it or for postage.



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Re: where can i get a crankshaft for an 8v gti???
« Reply #9 on: 06 July 2011, 15:35 »
If you go for a balanced crank make sure it gets balanced with the flywheel and pulley attached on either end before install.
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