OK, chime in on this one, please, on this long diatribe, Rebuilding a 2.0L - 1971cc's and 8.0 pistons and stock Tranny redo Options

[avidfanjpl]

Just to know the budget, assuming I drop the motor and trans myself, which I have done before, and I do the trans work myself, I think so anyway.........what are we talking here?

I know Mahle 8.0 jugs/pistons/pins are available, but there are 94mm complete sets made here in CA as well, no offshore stuff unless it is German.

Reputable people in SoCal like Fat and others do rebuilds, but assuming I buy the jug set, all the valves/guides and there are no cracks, what should my budget be? Assuming heads are sent out and someone else splits the case, but I provide ALL the parts. Suggestions on parts manufacturers are welcome at all times.

I am not going to do anything but total stock. The car is too nice to alter the engine. I canceled my AX plans because I don't want to beat the car, but I do shift at 5k mostly.

Any ideas?

I may not need to rebuild yet, but buying parts can start now, because it may truly be an exhaust leak I am dealing with, but I need to be a teener true and prepare myself for the eventual total rebuild.

And no, the tranny is working marvelously at 107K miles, but I hear that synchro rings are ALWAYS a good idea with the drivetrain out of the car. I will definitely do all the seals on the tranny as well, and will redo the halfshafts. All bearings are new and fine. Not even loose. All the shifter bushings from the firewall back are new this month, but I need to do the shifter. I have no gear issues at all and have a complete HD Sachs PP/Clutch The clutch assembly has only 10k miles on it but the cable is pretty stretched. New 914-6 cable is ready to go in.

The car may have had a valve job at some point by the 1st owner at 75k miles. No smoke at all, and it hardly uses any oil between 3k changes. All cylinders are 125 or thereabouts, but there is this idle noise, and it ain't the rockers.

We will know soon on the leak or a valve issue.

I am the 3rd owner and PO #2 only changed the the muffler. And he gave me NOS door panels, Motorola replacement speakers and an accelerator cable, all which get mounted next week.

All beliefs accepted here!

Thanks!

John

[avidfanjpl]

Thanks, Everyone!

5K is doable in 2010 or 2011. I solved most of my fear issues on the car. The Dansk is rotten. A baffle plate rusted loose. It only moves when hot.

But there were significant exhaust leaks. Bought that Monza from Montreal914 (Eric) in Pasadena, but my work travel pushed off getting it to NEXT Monday.

My plane is late to ATL. Cooling my heels.

Tom, if I do get a second engine, it would become a 2056, but I would have to start building it now, which is not impossible.

The 1971cc should last a bit longer, so yes, maybe there are 2 engines for the same car in my future. I would put a header system on the 2056, but try for a second Djet system. I have the ECU and harness, and that's a start. Finding a 2L engine and tranny would be ideal to build a Raby with a cam that works with DJet, which I hear exists, but know nothing about.

We will see. Airport ramblings, you know. You can do the same later this week!

Tom, the 017 CHTS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! WOOHOO! Reset the bleed and ECU. Rock solid 950 rpm idle.

Thanks!

John

[Tom_T]

Thanks, Everyone!

5K is doable in 2010 or 2011. I solved most of my fear issues on the car. The Dansk is rotten. A baffle plate rusted loose. It only moves when hot.

But there were significant exhaust leaks. Bought that Monza from Montreal914 (Eric) in Pasadena, but my work travel pushed off getting it to NEXT Monday.

My plane is late to ATL. Cooling my heels.

Tom, if I do get a second engine, it would become a 2056, but I would have to start building it now, which is not impossible.

The 1971cc should last a bit longer, so yes, maybe there are 2 engines for the same car in my future. I would put a header system on the 2056, but try for a second Djet system. I have the ECU and harness, and that's a start. Finding a 2L engine and tranny would be ideal to build a Raby with a cam that works with DJet, which I hear exists, but know nothing about.

We will see. Airport ramblings, you know. You can do the same later this week!

Tom, the 017 CHTS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! WOOHOO! Reset the bleed and ECU. Rock solid 950 rpm idle.

Thanks!

John

John - what "fear issues"!!?? Once a914 maniac, always! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
... CHP & Anaheim PD already have your number after those HS cruises! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

IIRC - Raby's shop has stopped doing the 2056 & turned that build over to McMark at Original Customs on here. I don't know if he's still selling 2056 kits for doityersefers?

Check with McMark for particulars, & bembry/Brent with the white 73 2L that McMark just rusto's/resto'd & had repainted for him, also got a 2056 upbuild with carbs. Brent & others - weigh in here on the 2056 bennies! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

I think the D-jet 2056 gets about 110-115 hp & much more torque than the stock 2L, while the carbed version jumps to 125 hp or so & even more TQ. You could either put carbs on a 2nd motor, or put the D-jet from the current on on there, as I don't see any reason to have 2 D-jet set-ups, since the one can always go back to the original motor - unless it requires mods to run the 2056 which you won't want to muck up on the OE moor set-up, not that you finally have it purring!

Only reason to get a 2nd transaxle, would be to LSD it for the 2056 - then you'll want the carbs & a 2270 from Raby to get 145+ hp & boo-koo TQ!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)