Long Block Assembly

by | Jul 17, 2019 | Rebuild, VW Rebuild

Push rod tubes. Always use new tubes and new seals. For longevity via oil cooling use STOCK style. Paint flat black for cooking. Install with seams up.

Inspection

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Initial cleaning Examine the case to determine if serviceable. You are looking for stripped, broken, or missing bolts and studs, cracks in the case. Knowing the overall condition of your case is necessary so that you can make the correct choices to proceed. Stripped...

Order Parts

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Bearings Case nuts After Receiving: Measure Bearings and make sure they are the correct size. They might have been mis-boxed.Measure dowel pins , specifically for length against your dowel pin holes. Too long and the bearing will pinch and be too tight against the...

Short Block Assembly

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Install dowel pins. Test fit the main thrust bearings. Mark the centerline of the bearing to make installation with crank easier. Fit the bearings to the crank. Put a light film of oil on the bearing surfaces to avoid any inadvertent scratching. They should go on with...