Hello one and all...

Post by **fairwynds** » 22 Jan 2007, 23:54

Just dropped in to say Hi. Newbie to this site, so treat me gentle!

Today, Ive bin mostly.....repairing my van!

Post by **kevtherev** » 23 Jan 2007, 00:04

Hello and welcome

tell us about your repairs?..what do you have?.. where are you in the world?

Post by **ginge** » 23 Jan 2007, 11:14

Post by **Angel** » 23 Jan 2007, 13:15

A big hello to you.

Welcome to 80-90

Post by **jed the spread** » 23 Jan 2007, 16:39

how do

jed

Post by **fairwynds** » 23 Jan 2007, 23:19

Hmmmmm, repairs eh? Where do I start!
She had a full suspension refit at beginning of last year, and now this...

Well, I needed to sort the exhaust studs out for when Mr MOT man say 'no'!

Post by **fairwynds** » 23 Jan 2007, 23:25

So out came the engine..... (two weeks ago)

and the work began!

Good degrease first....

and the cleaning continued in the garage, once all the ancilliaries came off

From this:

Via this:

To this:

And finally, this!

Post by **fairwynds** » 23 Jan 2007, 23:29

And then I dropped out the gearbox, and cleaned that too!
Looong eves in the garage (midnight/1am - you know what that's like!)

From this:

To this:

Now, finally I can get on with the rebuild. Heads are away having valves sorted - one was rather worn! (Resulting in half the compression that cylinder should have had!):

Well, will post some more as and when.....

Post by **mininut** » 23 Jan 2007, 23:59

Hello there

Mmmmmmmmmm, shiny things

Post by **kevtherev** » 24 Jan 2007, 06:38

Fantastic pictures

thats the way to do it

Post by **Devilkiter666** » 24 Jan 2007, 20:03

mine next pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezze

Post by **fairwynds** » 25 Jan 2007, 23:36

pistons out! yey!
few bits left to spruce up, then just gotta put it all back together!
Can anyone recommend piston rings (standard sizes) or shud I get em from VW?

Post by **hammy44** » 26 Jan 2007, 10:51

better to get your stuff from vw their prices are cheeper than you would think at least they can soarce for each engine as there are differences as i found out.is your engine a 1.9 or 2.1 on the 2.1 you have a high and a low comp and pistons are different.by the way your engine looks like new how did you get it sooooooo shinnnnnney

Post by **fairwynds** » 27 Jan 2007, 08:10

Hammy
thanks for the reply. Its a 1.9 - and Im off to local VW main dealer this morning to get the rings

As for cleaning it.....
elbow grease! BIG pot!
I used a brush on degreaser with engine in one piece on drive (water soluble and choose the best one for environment )
Brushed on and left for couple hours, then more brushing with stiff brush and toothbrush....
Rinsed with soapy water inc a couple of kettles of HOT water.
Rinsed off finally.

Engine in garage then dismantled bit by bit, cleaning as I did so (before I started I got a HUGE bag of rags from charity shop, £2!)
Once down to bare crank case I again applied degreaser, and some parrafin too. Wiped off with many cloths and a combination of old wood chisel, large and small flat bladed screwdrivers, to get into all to nooks and crannies. The joy of old, greasy engines are that, under all the crud is a shiney one waiting to come out! Its, kinda like a butterfly emerging!!! Haha!

Hours later I used a BRASS rotary wire brush on a mid speed drill, and a Dremmel (small version of a drill) to finish off.

I will need to put on a coat of clear engine lacquer though -
any ideas what brand is best? Brush on preferred.....

Its tokk a fair while but worth it I reckon.