Re: Engine tech help needed

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Is the oil pump installed?

Dave

> I'm assembling a 1.8 16v. I got the crank, flywheel, etc. back from the
> balancer so it's finally assembly time.
>
> Bentley (mine anyway) is particularly vague about this. Any help, stories,
> or hints would be appreciated.
>
> The intermediate shaft seal carrier was in this engine with RTV between it
> and the block. I've assembled it with the suggested o ring and torqued the
> bolts to the recommended 18 ft. lb. There is a tremendous amount of end
play
> in the shaft. Forty two thousandths to be precise. This just doesn't seem
> right. Are there supposed to be shims between the shaft and the block? Are
> there supposed to be shims between the shaft and the seal carrier? If this
> end play is to be adjusted what should it be? Other than wear, what would
be
> the down side of this much end play?
>
> I know... too many questions. Some of these are just rhetorical and you
> needn't answer all of them but someone please help me to get a handle on
> this.
>
> Rick Alexander
> http://www.brubakerbox.com
> http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
> http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/
>
>
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