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.

[VWTortuga336]

I gotta say, I do enjoy working on my cars as much, if not more than, driving them. I have a 1970 VW Beetle convertible that I've owned for about 2 years now. I've probably spent around 10 hours driving it in that time and over 100 hours working on it.

On a side note, I now have a 2.0L short block with a partially split case, rusted crank with unknown stroke, unknown cam, rusted lifters and broken boss above the sump - just in case anyone is interested (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also, I just became in the market for a 2.0L short block with components that resemble none of the ones I just described.