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ok to do Top End?, rings/heads only? |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 17 2003, 07:43 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
ok, as you all know by now I have a burnt valve, and I think that's it.
however, I'm catching a lot of grief from people saying I should split the case, do everything!!! I understand that if I want this 1.7 to last another 100k miles I do need to do this... however, if I only need to fix what's wrong until next summer/spring... is it ok, to just do the top-end(rings/heads) now? I plan to completely rebuild next summer, or next winter(2004) at the latest, put 96mm pistons with a 71mm(or 78mm) crank, new cam...the works!!! at most I will put 1-3k miles on the engine between now and then. I hardly drive it in the winter... no heater b/c of headers... so, can you do the rings and heads without cracking the case and checking main bearings, rod bearings and everything that will be replaced in a year anyway? I just didn't want to to all of this and have to do it all again when I trick out the engine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Jeff Bonanno |
Jun 19 2003, 09:54 AM
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il dottore Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 30-April 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 636 |
tat2d - i just pulled my engine/tranny following (mostly) the PP tech article. since i have a garage with a level slab and the wife didn't mind getting kicked out, i took it over and took my time. having two jacks (preferably SUV jacks which be tall), two jackstands and the recommended dolly helped immensely. the CV joint 12 point tool is a must.
remember to label things and take ample notes. "installation is the reverse of removal" so don't do anything during removal which can't be reversed without moving heaven and earth. oh yeah, i strongly urge you to use jacks instead of lifting the body over the engine... you can do it! jbb |
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