Hi all, I bought a 2.0l shortblock with 83mm pistons (2008cc) yesterday, and I have a crank coming in the mail in a few days. So, when I graduate (May) this engine will be coming together. Until then, I have 4 months to think, plan, and buy all of the necessary parts I'll be needing to do this swap in a weekend without a lift. So, over the next few months, I will be asking some of the craziest engine building questions to the list, to ensure the swap works out. Here are my first few questions:
1. Is it okay to mix connecting rods when building an engine? I have 3 used rifle drilled 2.0 liter rods, and can get another brand new one for around $50. OR, I can use 1.8l rods (although they aren't rifle drilled). What should I do? I don't see why it should matter as the bearing is what comes in contact with the crank, so wear isn't a factor) 2. The 2.0l crank I sourced was machined, it needs .20 under on the main bearings and .30 on the rods bearings. After calling Velocity and TT, I found out that it is possible to get such crazy sized bearings. But I also just found out that new cranks can be gotten for about $350. Then I could use standard bearings. Hmmm... That adds up, to almost $500 just for the crank and bearings. Or, I can have the used machined crank with big bearings for the $170 I just paid and about another $160 for the bearings. ???? Any good reason why I should spend $500 and go with new stuff? 3. Obviously I'll be replacing just about every seal I can find, any other major things to replace while the engine is out of the car? I was thinking motor mounts, I think my tranny mount may be shot again. Clutch is pretty new, less than a year old. Any sensors (thermotime, oil pres, etc) that should be replaced as preventive maintence? Thanks in advance, Denis 1987 GTI 16v 3.8l * * Well, there is a 1.8 in there now, and I have a 2.0 in my trunk (I'll be bringing it home to NJ this weekend). _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
