User Login    
 + Register
  • Main navigation
Login
Username:

Password:


Lost Password?

Register now!
Fast Search
Slow Search
Google Ad



Browsing this Thread:   1 Anonymous Users





need advice on first engine rebuild
Home away from home
Joined:
2004/6/28 17:41
From Dallas TX
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 346
Offline
I'm trying to come up with a budget for a rebuild of my A14 this spring. I've never rebuilt an engine before so I'm not sure what I should replace. I'd like to do 1.00mm overbore and a mild cam grind. The head has already been resurfaced, valve job and pressure checked. Here's a list of all the stuff I could replace when I rebuild. Can anyone tell me what's actually necessary and what's overkill? Or anything I've missed? This will be a daily driver.

Camshaft bearings
Connecting rod bearings (with oversize options that I don't really understand)
Crankshaft main bearings (also oversize???)
Expansion plugs
Timing set
Oil pump

All seals I assume should be replaced (rear main, crankshaft seal, oil pan etc).

Is there a way to tell if all of those bearings need to be replaced or not?

What about double valve springs? A set is ~$100. Is it worth it or necessary, or does it depend on the cam?

Last thing I can get $15 pistons which correct for the increased compression ratio due to the overbore, bringing it back down to 8.5:1. Sounds way too cheap to me. Any idea how much the compression ratio will be raised with 1.00mm overbore and stock pistons? It's an A14 with H72 head.

Sorry for all the questions but like I said I'm new at this. Really appreciate the help -
MIchael

Posted on: 2005/2/21 5:30
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer

Subject Poster Date
     need advice on first engine rebuild mperdue 2005/2/21 5:30
       Re: need advice on first engine rebuild COUP1200 2005/2/21 7:16
       Re: need advice on first engine rebuild datrat_dave 2005/2/21 8:13
         Re: need advice on first engine rebuild pro-240c 2005/2/21 8:40
           Re: need advice on first engine rebuild Freak 2005/2/21 8:45
         Re: need advice on first engine rebuild LAGWAGON 2005/2/21 8:46
           Re: need advice on first engine rebuild Dodgeman 2005/2/21 10:53
             Re: need advice on first engine rebuild mperdue 2005/2/21 15:11
               Re: need advice on first engine rebuild L18_B110 2005/2/21 23:54




You can view topic.
You cannot start a new topic.
You cannot reply to posts.
You cannot edit your posts.
You cannot delete your posts.
You cannot add new polls.
You cannot vote in polls.
You cannot attach files to posts.
You cannot post without approval.

[Advanced Search]