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.

[Old Yella]

The reason I usually don't comment is the endless peanut gallery comments.
Its a suggestion and I'm not advocating he doesn't do his own engine--It is just a suggestion!!!!

But while I'm at it I suppose you guys polish your own cranks, undertake an align bore if necessary, pop out the old valve seats and install new guides, seats and valve as well a weld cracked heads, machine the heads, weld damaged cases, etc etc etc. And warranty your own work. You must have well equipped garages.

No bloody wonder some of the cars on the forum have been on friggin jack stand for 10 years. I think some people would rather be driving their cars other than being under them. But then again it was only a suggestion.

[DavidSweden]

The reason I usually don't comment is the endless peanut gallery comments.
Its a suggestion and I'm not advocating he doesn't do his own engine--It is just a suggestion!!!!

But while I'm at it I suppose you guys polish your own cranks, undertake an align bore if necessary, pop out the old valve seats and install new guides, seats and valve as well a weld cracked heads, machine the heads, weld damaged cases, etc etc etc. And warranty your own work. You must have well equipped garages.

No bloody wonder some of the cars on the forum have been on friggin jack stand for 10 years. I think some people would rather be driving their cars other than being under them. But then again it was only a suggestion.

Thanks for sharing that with us, I did my own align bore and vale seats last weekend in my garage...mind you there is one job that I always get help with and that polishing my crank......

All the best