Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:20:42 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Engine Rebuild
In-Reply-To: <EDCHBIGGIMGOBAAA@mailexcite.com>
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Other than the high life rockers, I have done most of this to
my 2 Wheel drive Vanagon. IT FEW! Your on the right track!
REmove the Cat and adjust the timing. NO need for a SWAP!
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Thu, 8 Oct 1998, Robert Lilley wrote:
> To those that want to have more power, but do not want to do a engine swap, but are in need of a rebuild soon...
>
> I am in the process of rebuilding my 88 2.1L Wasserboxer.
>
> I had planned to only do a head gasket repair, but with the death of my transaxle I have decided to do a full engine rebuild with some improvements.
>
> Here are the improvements:
>
> 1) Full engine balance- all rotating parts as a unit.
> 2) Match port the intake runners to the intake opening.(The runners ID was about 2mm smaller than the intake opening ID- to improve flow)
> 3) Clean up the welding on the exhaust system flanges at the head (My new exhaust had welds that restricted flow).
> 4) Matched port the exhaust elbow and the twin pipe inlets. (My ports were off center about 5mm off on one side of port)
>
> 5) CB Performance solid rocker arms.
> 6) CB performance 9mm Rhino rocker swivel feet. (Stock are 10mm but not swiveled)
> (The feet are the same as 911’s and keep the valve stem guide wear down when increasing the lift)
> 7) CB Performance 1.25 Ratio rockers.
> 8) CB Performance cut to fit HP push rods- (to avoid having to shim the rockers
>
> *The 1.25 rockers are the same as FGA is selling. They cost under @$150 from CB Performance.
>
> I am using cut to fit push rods to eliminate the need for spacers under the rockers and maintain correct geometry.
>
>
> 9) CB Performance Copper 1.5" exhaust gaskets
> 10) Chip upgrade
> 11) Bosch triple electrode plugs
> 12) Mild porting on Cylinder heads- to clean up rough casting, match all ports to same size
> 13). K&N Air Filter
> 14) Off set grind crank 2mm
> 15) LIFETIME warranty Super Turbo muffler ($58)
> 16) Rebuild heads with combustion chamber re-shaping to improve flow.
> 17) Sanded smooth throttle body casting roughness
> 18) Have the sealing surface of the head anodized to keep from pitting out
> (I have to do more research to see if it is possible and if it will really work)
>
>
> All of the parts used in the rebuild will be
> 1. German (except where none exist)
> 2. Cleaned 4 times, they will be polished to remove all traces of any foreign matter.
>
> *I have done all the porting/sanding/grinding with my B&D Wizard (I wish I had one on my previous engine rebuilds)
> A tool like this is handy.
> I will be done in about 6 weeks, I’ll keep those interested with up dates
>
> VWVanman
>
>
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