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73 914 2.0 Rebuild |
R Dub |
Dec 3 2017, 02:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 29-August 17 From: Burbs of Chicago Member No.: 21,387 Region Association: None |
Finally got the car back to IL and started to clean it up. Overall he car is in really good shape. There is virtually no rust on it. Just a very little bit starting to form on the front fender by the hood. The paint is in really good condition but will probably need a new paint job as there are some chips in that that won't be able to touch up since it is 30+ years old. Will need the Recaro seats to be redone and will need a new arm rest. Drained the old gas out of it and then drained the oil which was mostly sludge. Bought sludge remover and put that in the case to help break it up. The mice ate the plug wires and the battery is totally shot. What spark plugs and wires do you guys recommend?
Here are a few picture. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1512333259.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1512333259.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1512333260.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1512333260.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1512333260.5.jpg) |
R Dub |
Jan 9 2019, 07:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 29-August 17 From: Burbs of Chicago Member No.: 21,387 Region Association: None |
Engine out
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1547084992.1.jpg) Got the engine disassembled down to the case for the most part. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1547084992.2.jpg) Noticed that the lifters are bad. One was missing the retainer spring as per the picture below. This just so happens to be the same cylinder that had a bent push rod. Coincidence, I think not. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i582.photobucket.com-21387-1547084993.3.jpg) Now I need to buy some parts so I can split the case replace the cam and start the rebuild process. Some questions I was hoping you guys can help with: 1) My dad's cousin (whom I've never met) works on air cool VW for a living. He said to keep the motor at a stock 2.0L. Other than keeping with originality, is their any reason to do this and not increase to a 2056? Cause I can't see one 2) Assuming going with a 2056. I'm thinking about going with Web Cam grind# 86 as I've read that is a good cam to run with carbs. And would then go with hydraulic lifters. Thoughts? 3) Do I need to change out the Cam gear for any reason or can I reuse the old one assuming it is not broke or worn too much? 4) For P&C's, I was thinking about going this route from Fat Performance. Any one have experience with this? Any other suggestions or advise? |
mgphoto |
Jan 10 2019, 05:21 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE Got the engine disassembled down to the Noticed that the lifters are bad. One was missing the retainer spring as per the picture below. This just so happens to be the same cylinder that had a bent push rod. Coincidence, I think not. Now I need to buy some parts so I can split the case replace the cam and start the rebuild process. Some questions I was hoping you guys can help with: 1) My dad's cousin (whom I've never met) works on air cool VW for a living. He said to keep the motor at a stock 2.0L. Other than keeping with originality, is their any reason to do this and not increase to a 2056? Cause I can't see one 2) Assuming going with a 2056. I'm thinking about going with Web Cam grind# 86 as I've read that is a good cam to run with carbs. And would then go with hydraulic lifters. Thoughts? 3) Do I need to change out the Cam gear for any reason or can I reuse the old one assuming it is not broke or worn too much? 4) For P&C's, I was thinking about going this route from Fat Performance. Any one have experience with this? Any other suggestions or advise? 1 motor is no longer stock, if it was then yes leave it stock as in D-Jet 2 check the type iv store for cam types 3 yes, riveted gears need some machine work for use with new cam. 4 these are fine, they might transfer heat a little better then the AAs. Dump the hydraulic lifters... |
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