2.0 16V Rebuild & Swap

[ralexander03@snet.net (Rick Alexander)]

You should balance it. it will last longer and run smoother (read accelerate
better). The reciprocating mass you can do yourself with a balance beam. The
rotational mass should be done and I don't know how you guys are getting
ripped off like this. My shop did my rotational mass for $65.00 (Precision
Auto Craft, Canton, CT). I've recently been quoted the same job for $50.00
by a shop that is courting my business. Anything you missed? Yes, the oil
pump should be checked and or preferably replaced.

Rick Alexander
'87 MKII Rolling Roc
'86 Cabbie
'81 "S" MKI
'80 MKI (Parts)
'73 Baja Challenge car
'65 Brubaker Box
'62 Tuff Tubb dune buggy
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----- Original Message -----
From: <JoshuaA.Conner@VerizonWireless.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 9:53 AM
Subject: 2.0 16V Rebuild & Swap


> 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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