Dekerf1996 27 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Well more progress this week on the car. Engine is ready to come out now, just need to remove the hydraulic clutch cable now and the engine is ready to dismantle on the stand, should see how bad it is then. Been pricing up wossners for it but they are a little out of this daily budget build, think if the pistons are dead, will get it bored to 2.9 using corrado pistons and see how it goes. On removing the exhaust found this interesting cat? Exhaust was leaking just after this on the poor join, another bodged bit of work by the previous owner Hopefully next week engine out and broken and then off to the machine shop, hoping he can fit me in Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Probably a stupid question, but if you bore out to 2.9, is the pistions all you have to change? Any idea how much the rebore and new pistons costs in comparison to buying a 2.9 block? Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I believe all you need is the pistons and rings. Not too sure on cost but will know more next week.Good thing is you will have a fresh block and fresh piston rings over an old and possibly tired 2.9 bottom end, which you might not find out how bad till it's rebuilt, or will need a hone and oversized piston rings, which will be around the same price as the overbore Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Good point my VR will be on the road at the end of the month, and then I'll be able to give the car a proper drive and see if there is any running issues. Just trying to get an idea of costs involved if the bottom end is fooked lol! Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Well finally got some more time on the car today :-) So engine was only loosely in the car, so wipped it out leaving a holeBut that was the easy part!!!Time to break it down and see the damage Let's remove all the ancillaries, found loads of damaged bolts, poor paint over things and bolts. Previous owner who removed the engine had really messed things up.Head, not too bad, slight heat problems on 4 cylinders but not that badBlock, doesn't look too bad, actually minimal wearCloser inspectionNo lip but plenty of bore wash, as suspected. Spark plug did confirm too. So new piston rings, might as well see about balancing the engine too whilst it's all apart. Hopefully the box and flywheel are off to hotgolf for some work :-)Think the reason is poor setup of the charger, maf between charger and TB, never good, and also a bit of damage to the wiring to the blue temp sensor. Both will need looking at. Thankfully the charger is ok.So with that in mind thought it best to try some new shoes on herArtecsBugatti BBS Fitment with spacers, not bad BBS RC41/42 combo with crap tyresNot sure which ones to go for, do have some other refurbished dailies waiting D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Go for the bugatti wheels, I've not seen those on a mk3 before. VR6Pete and Surreyvr6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 You can't beat a fresh build. I've just had a full engine build at stealth racing for my Corrado. 2.8 AAA block bored upto a 2.9, cost a fortune but worth it! Go for the Bugatti wheels too Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 The Bugattis please! Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stathr02 2 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) When you get chance could you take a picture of the bracket that bolts to the alternator with a pulley on it please. I brought a z engineering charger and that bracket was missing along with the belts. So I'm going to try and get a bracket made. Also do you know what length the belts are and best place to buy them. Edited August 28, 2014 by stathr02 bennyk and stathr02 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 More parcels arrived, think I have blown the budget now!!!Just need to find a decent engine builder now :-( c00k and D11PS 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 That looks like a load of useless rubbish in that pic, trust me, your are better off giving it all to me. I will 'dispose' of it all for free, because I'm nice like that Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Think we should have a competition guessing the cost of this lot lol Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Think we should have a competition guessing the cost of this lot lolMy guess would be a lot lol VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thats going to be one nice engine when it all built back up dude! D11PS and Surreyvr6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Think things have got a little out of hand on this build now... It's only a cheap daily!!! Think I have finally found an engine builder who is free before Christmas, and he's local, so spending more money tomorrow on new Pistons oem 2.9 spec as vw don't do them anymore!!! Discounted wossners as they just up to my build.... Though I have just purchased some for a different build... Also more purchases in last few weeks Any guesses on what they are?? Let's just say they need refinishing, but will look great once done D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Oh and to add to the build cost, might be purchasing a new "daily" which of course will be supercharged, should make 5 of them for me once all built, hopefully over winter!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Well opened up the packages so I can put them together before sending them off for a refurb. Got a bargain on these babies, rear set up had loads of meat on the pads and disks, same with the front pads too, shame I will be bining them all. Just need to find so decent pads for the front now D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Another day another package D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Dekerf1996 27 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 for some reason it didn't post my whole post, so rest of it So some nice new 82mm pistons for the rebuildAlso new bearings D11PS and daveyboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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