Bought a 2+L Mystery Engine, what's would you do next . |
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Bought a 2+L Mystery Engine, what's would you do next . |
Literati914 |
Apr 2 2018, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,443 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I picked up a complete 2.0+ engine today, came with all sheetmetal, alt, starter, fan, twin Italian 40 IDF carbs, etc. The seller got it second hand from a disabled N. Texas guy who'd crashed his 'real nice orange 914 with spoilers'...he remembered that it was built in Ft. Worth TX and said that it was over-bored but could not remember the details - said "it was built to a 2 point something" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . Said the PO seemed honest and assured him that it was a fast, strong engine. It has a GA engine number. He was asking $700 for everything and I figured at the very least it was a descent price for a 2.0L + dual 40IDF webbers, so I bought it. I've asked some locals if they knew anything about it and none did.
Whats the general concensus, just do a leak down test, compression test and use it if within spec... or break it down and start taking measurement? |
MarkV |
Apr 22 2018, 09:20 AM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
I don't know that there is consensus on the head gasket. I don't remember details from reading those old threads except that at least one knowledgeable person said the VW recommendation to remove them was for a specific application (only bus maybe?) and didn't apply to us. The only other part I remember was that after all the reading, I decided I will be installing them when my heads go back on, but would love to hear opinions as it is a decision that I'll be making soon as well. Tom Wilson's book has a good description for measuring deck height. It's worth having if you don't already. There is lots of information about the pros and cons but I think the consensus is not to use the sealing rings. They are prone to blowout failure, I didn't use them on my rebuild. I lapped the cylinders to the heads with valve lapping compound. Do you have to compensate for removing the head sealing ring with shim rings at the base of the cylinder? The sealing rings aren't all that thick and I had to add shims to set my C/R anyway. Both Jake & Mark Henry condemn the use of the sealing rings..... that was enough for me. |
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