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.

[Bob L.]

You can get the 96mm pistons and if your cylinders are not too buggered up have them bored out to 96mm. I think the pistons come with new wrist pins and rings. Just make sure you get the right pin height. It depends on the crank you use. I don't know which but 22 or 24mm IIRC.

It should assemble with no other mod's. re-tune MPS and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)