Crank shaft woodruff key Q's

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (marc_scirocco Québec)]

So we are talking about the crank/timing belt toothed sprocket from a 2L 9A
block. I would make sure I get the proper torque specs for that sprocket. If
not, you will kill the crankshaft end. The slot at the sprocket end has to
be in perfect shape. Much more expensive to fix...

Go backward, study every steps you did, and redo it 2-3 times just in case.
Maybee something got overlooked.

Cheers.

Marc
'83 Scirocco
'88 Scirocco Slegato

-----Message d'origine-----
De : scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]De la part de Julie Macfarlane
Envoy? : lundi 20 octobre 2003 15:39
? : treed2@u.washington.edu
Cc : scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Objet : Re: Crank shaft woodruff key Q's


This is supposedly a fresh rebuild of a 2L 9A block. I replaced the part
with a better one and re-assembled 5the system, but it runs like s**t.

Its the wrong time of month for this too happen. I am really upset over
this. I spent up to 1200$ on this motor and I only had it running since
Columbus day weekend.



Julie Macfarlane
Menlo Park Research & Development
Internet Application Developer
www.menloparkrandd.com
www.montgomeryweb.org
Amsterdam NY





>From: "T. Reed" <treed2@u.washington.edu>
>To: Julie Macfarlane <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: Crank shaft woodruff key Q's
>Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:04:39 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Not sure which engine you're talking about here but I had the exact same
>"smearing" problem on my old 1.8l 16v block and it -will- catch up with
>you (rather quickly). I replaced the sprocket and bolt 3 times over the
>course of about a year and a half and each time it just got the crap
>hammered out of it -- when I took the last old, loose one off there was
>only about 1-2mm of that 10mm key left. It was a brand new sprocket 6
>months before that. Amazing that the car ran at all.. and the valves were
>still intact.
>
>I 'fixed' it by replacing it will a 2l 16v block :) Not a cheap project,
>though.
>
>AFA replacing the crankshaft.. if it's a 1.8l 16v you shouldn't have too
>much trouble finding one for under a hundee. Also I think the crank from
>one of the 8v high compression motors might be the same (RD?)
>
>-Toby
>
>On Mon, 20 Oct 2003, Julie Macfarlane wrote:
>
> > I have discovered the PITA of the cars. The crankshaft bolt came of
> > REASONABLY easy (took heat on the 12 point bolt), but the key on the
> > crank/timing belt pully was only about 3mm across instead of the full
>size
> > and the slot in the crank was damaged. It is "smeared" a bit, no metal
>from
> > the key either, just rust.
> > Chris, this was a used part right?
> >
> > I took the part I needed from another 16v and it seems like new, no rust
>or
> > damage to the key. Not bad for a worn out engine....
> > It took a bit of tapping with a BFH to settle it correctly and seems
>secure.
> > The bolt was replaced by the 6 point bolt from the older engine.
> >
> > Q is, will this work for me or do I have a dud engine... I am hoping I
>dont
> > have to pull the crank to replace it. If I do.. How much are they?
> >
> > Also how do I get the engine from turning while I try to tighten the
>bolt?
> >
> > Frustrated....
> >
> >
> > Julie Macfarlane
> > Menlo Park Research & Development
> > Internet Application Developer
> > www.menloparkrandd.com
> > www.montgomeryweb.org
> > Amsterdam NY
> >
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