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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: 1,432 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? |
Literati914 |
Apr 21 2018, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,432 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ok, from what I'm starting to understand, what I'm calling "head gasket rings" is technically referred to as "sealing rings".. and apparently the latest wisdom is to not use them unless necessary. I read that VW recommended removing them at some point. Also, it sounds like there is a "shim" at the other end (cylinder to case), that is used to adjust the compression ration. Do I have this right ?
I am going to measure the CC of the head using plexiglass/syringe/oil. Then, I assume I can get the CC of the dished piston with the same method, right ? I do plan to do that w/piston installed btw. Then how does one get the current deck height number/? using simple digital calipers while spacer tubes are bolted down over the long head studs? |
porschetub |
Apr 21 2018, 12:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Ok, from what I'm starting to understand, what I'm calling "head gasket rings" is technically referred to as "sealing rings".. and apparently the latest wisdom is to not use them unless necessary. I read that VW recommended removing them at some point. Also, it sounds like there is a "shim" at the other end (cylinder to case), that is used to adjust the compression ration. Do I have this right ? I am going to measure the CC of the head using plexiglass/syringe/oil. Then, I assume I can get the CC of the dished piston with the same method, right ? I do plan to do that w/piston installed btw. Then how does one get the current deck height number/? using simple digital calipers while spacer tubes are bolted down over the long head studs? Good call on the honing,remember if you can feel any grooves with your fingernail the barrels are toast. Grant or Hastings rings are pretty good,pretty sure they do 96mm check the websites. Best to get your heads cleaned and checked over also,they may need work. |
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