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.

[funk]

European motor works has cases at reasonable prices?? I just bought a 2.0 liter long block from 914 world.I was close to just buying a case from EMW but then of course I would have to buy all the other odds and ends?? with the condition of so many old long blocks in a Porsche 914 from that era I.E young punk kids trying to see what they could make a Porsche do wow 100 mph!! LOL. not to mention all the racers cracking heads welding them cracking them again re welding them!! Really its a gamble buying a long block.My mechanic has bought up-teen numbers of long blocks and time and time again the case was bad the heads shot!! I say buy mofoco heads and a case from European motor-works then buy used odds and ends from this site then splurge on pistons cylinders and a solid cam!!just another way to go!!and you know for certain (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) the goods are goods!!