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BIG engine problem??



So, anybody know what the resolution was to this?
Dan

From: "Bryan Rankin" <d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: BIG engine problem??


> All the input is great, none of it pissed me, and unfortunately I do not 
> have a spare distributor, I'm after throwing 2 of them out because I 
> couldn't get a core for the distributor I bought to use with the a KS.
> 
> It is a 3a block with a TDi crank and a slight bore to get it to 2055cc, not 
> a true 2.1, but a bigger engine nonetheless.  I'm using an 8v head, and I've 
> spun the cams 360* freely, without any interference.
> 
> No matter what the outcome, I'll post.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Bryan
> Fort McMurray, AB
> 81 Volkswagen Scirocco
> 89 Volkswagen Jetta GTX
 
> 
>>From: "Mtl-Marc" <marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: "'Bryan Rankin'" <d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx>,<scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: RE: BIG engine problem??
>>Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 09:08:24 -0400
>>
>>I am building a 2.1 with a TDI crank into a 9A bubble block.
>>
>>Crank spins freely without any problem. I have a specially clearanced
>>balanced shaft to fit this motor.
>>
>>It looks like you'll have to disassemble/reassemble to find what is causing
>>the problem.
>>
>>Good luck, and please let us know of the outcome!
>>
>>Cheers.
>>
>>Marc

>> > De : Bryan Rankin [mailto:d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>> > Envoy? : 2 mai 2007 01:27
>> > ? : scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Objet : BIG engine problem??
>> >
>> >
>> > Hey guys, this is a cross post from the tex, sorry, but I
>> > know a few guys on here have 2.1, or at least one does.
>> >
>> >
>> > Engine is a 2.1L with TDI crank, 3A block. Crank has been
>> > clearanced to fit
>> > the block. Today I finally tried to start my 2.1L. No dice.
>> > Engine doesn't
>> > move from top dead center.
>> >
>> > Cylinders 1&4 are at tdc. It's not the starter, that has been
>> > ruled out.
>> > It's not hitting a valve, I removed the timing belt and spun
>> > the cam, and
>> > the cam tear turned flawlessly. I was able to turn the
>> > crankshaft backwards
>> > and it turned fine, until it got to about 360* away again,
>> > and it comes to a
>> > dead stop. There are also metal shavings falling from the
>> > crank gear. Any
>> > idea if this is linked to it or not?
>> >
>> > I'm pretty choked/worried/pissed, season opener is this
>> > weekend, although I
>> > missed the last two cuz I was lazy, I really wanted to make
>> > this one...
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> >
>> > Bryan
>> > Fort McMurray, AB
>> > 81 Volkswagen Scirocco
>> > 89 Volkswagen Jetta GTX