Re: Panning for gold?

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:11:06 -0600 Nate Mellom <bronson@inwave.com>
writes:
> It sounds like you had run the motor without oil pressure or low
> pressure to cause the damage. Unless of course this is a high mileage
engine 
> and its just due for a bearing change.
> 
> 2 weeks ago, my oil cooler seal went out on me on the interstate, 
> and all my oil ended up gone.  I shut it down as soon as I started 
> hearing noise, and haven't really run it since then (replaced the
cooler 
> seal and oil pump).
> The engine is out of an '84 GTi, I'm not sure how many miles are on 
> the motor.
> 
> Nate
> '84 8v

Considering what happens when the VW coolant oil cooler goes, I feel a
lot better not having one.

If you are lucky, you might be able to replace the rod/main bearings, 
but it is almost easier to drop in another engine.

You can pick up a used JH for $150-250... Or a shortblock for $100-150.

I don't know where you are located, but I have an RD shortblock, that I
would sell for $150.
Ask around, it shouldn't be too difficult to fins a good 1.8L.

Good luck with it.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'83 GTI "Caged Rabbit" 
'84 Scirocco, RD/FF
'80, '88 Scirocco rollers

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