I'm starting to get scared.....more deconsrtuctions andquestions

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

Quoting Patrick Bureau <ats@longcoeur.com>:


> 2. the intermediate crankshaft, well if your going to get the block "dipped
> clean" you best get it off the block yes. And get the cleaners to also
> install new intermediate bearinsg (2), and to answer your question, you can
> get the Int. Crankshaft lightened or blue printed yes.

I'm sorry, I misunderstood what you meant...  Yes, Do remove that if it is 
going to the shop...  You will indeed need nen intermediate bearings, and you 
cannot get them from the dealer, I have no idea why...  /:-(  They should be 
readily available through the aftermarket however...

David Utley


> ->-----Original Message-----
> ->From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org 
> ->[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of stetson
> ->Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 12:44 AM
> ->To: scirocco list
> ->Subject: I'm starting to get scared.....more deconsrtuctions 
> ->and questions
> ->
> ->Howdy all,
> ->
> ->Had to spend some quality time w/ the 3A and get ready for 
> ->the machine shop. Once the driveplate bolts were broken the 
> ->rest was downhill and pretty easy.
> ->
> ->The sordid details are pictorily presented (NOT in order) at:
> ->
> ->http://unrealexpectations.ath.cx/crank/index.html
> ->
> ->And now for more questions:
> ->
> ->1.) In the pic "bearings" you'll notice that #4 (the closest 
> ->to the block) has definite scoring on the bearings. Does it 
> ->look excessive? All the others have no such marks. I know it 
> ->doesn't mater on the connecting rod side as they'll be 
> ->getting new bearings but think it did nasty things to the 
> ->crank? I can't feel it so far if so.....
> ->
> ->2.) Should I take the oil pump/dist. drive shaft to be tested 
> ->and trued w/ the block and crank?
> ->
> ->3.) What do you think of the pistons? The have some scoring 
> ->on the non-sqirter side but otherwise look very clean.
> ->
> ->4.) Does the amount of sludge in the oil pan look 
> ->commeasurate w/ 106K mi.?
> ->
> ->5.) Will I need new freeze plugs?
> ->
> ->Enough noise and destruction for now. It's nite nite time!
> ->
> ->Tim
> ->
> ->A visit to a fresh place will bring strange work.
> ->
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