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.

[barefoot]

I'm going thru the same thing presently and plan on going to 96 mm P&C's and probably a better cam for carbs as my engine was already converted from FI.
I'm having the case split and cleaned by a shop familiar with type 4's cause of some water in the cylinders and fear of junk, corrosion in the cases. Will have shop do new bearings & seals and bolt the cases back together, then I can install everything else myself.
Will have main oil galleries tapped for pipe plugs instead of OEM pressed in plugs as part of case cleaning work.

I was able to pull cylinders off the pistons with a little gentle BFH work, then crank turned freely.

have fun !
Barefoot