2.0 Engine Rebuild Advice Options

[VWTortuga336]

I'm working on stripping down my 2.0L out of my '74. I've done a top end rebuild on my '71 Type 1 engine, but am new to Type IVs and bottom end rebuilds. So, I'm looking for some advice.

So far, from what I can tell the heads on my engine look like they are still in good, re-usable condition, but the engine is seized and the cylinders are badly rusted to the pistons. At this point, would I be better off just using the BFH method to destroy the 94mm cylinders that installed now and go with 96mm's, or is there any hope in saving these? (I'm thinking there isn't) Also, there was water in the case, so what does that typically mean for internal component replacements - cam, crank, bearings, etc? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Just in the planning phase now and trying to collect as much info as possible.

[eyesright]

My 2.0 was a '76 with lower compression dished pistons. I probably could have used them but I wanted to go with flat top pistons, while sticking with 2.0 L. It was my first rebuild so I wasn't ready to try a 2056, y'know, minimize the variables. The next one might be a 2056 but I am very happy with my 2.0. Lots of power and torque for me as a daily driver. ( I got it up to 125 indicated with standard tires the other day just for fun. Didn't stay there long.)

Ham, Inc did my heads and I used a Raby 9550 cam kit.

Are '74 pistons flat or dished?

It's worth the effort to do it yourself. If I was intending to track it, I'd probably go with a professional unless I really knew what I was doing.

Good luck.