2.0 16V Rebuild & Swap

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

Josh, if the bottom end is all factory components except for the rings,
don't bother having it balanced.  Spend that on a clutch kit, or
lightented flywheel.

Ron

--- JoshuaA.Conner@VerizonWireless.com wrote:
> I have gotten some advice so far and ordered some new rings
> (Potterpeople),
> new timing belt and tensioner, front and rear seals.  I am using my
> 1.8 head
> b/c it was completly rebuilt about 40,000 mi ago and I have some good
> money
> invested in it otherwise.  I want to have the entire piston assembly
> balanced minus the crank.  Is this worthwhile, or should i not
> bother?  I
> don't think i will have the funds to have the crank balanced(150-200
> right?).  My clutch seems fine, but has easily over 150,000 miles on
> it.
> The accessories (alt, dist, steeringpump, waterpump) are new. Labor
> costs
> are not an issue, i am doing all the work.  Any thing I missed?
> Opinions
> very welcome. 
> 
> Joshua Conner
> Customer Care
> Verizon Wireless
> Dublin, Ohio
> CoolJ@Vtext.com
> 
> 
>   
> 
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=====
Cheapass Ron
'87 Scirocco 16'Victor'

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