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Posted: **Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:13 pm**

dtrumbo wrote: Umm... what are the hose barbs on the intake manifolds for?

The ports are for the brake booster.

Posted: **Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:35 am**

Ah! Thanks!

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:07 pm**

Latley I have been priming and painting tins. Amazing how nice they turned out.
I have also been watching the Bug Me Video trying to catch some pointers. I should of watched it before I put two of the pistons on the rods already

What is the consensus regarding the cylinder shims/gaskets?
Jake installed the lower one (w/ aviation sealer) but not the upper one between the head.

Thanks for any help.

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:45 pm**

I'm reading the tech bulletin but it's only seems to be speaking of the 2L engines. Does it apply to the 1700 (CB)?

Posted: **Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:59 am**

After mucho reading, i'll put it together like Jake did in the video. Seems EVERYONE has a different opinion.

Posted: **Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:41 am**

bajaman72 wrote:After mucho reading, i'll put it together like Jake did in the video. Seems EVERYONE has a different opinion.

The Tech Bulletin, as you read, was addressing one issue with three steps.
2.0 engines were scuffing their pistons under hot load. That is all.
1) notch rods to cool pistons
2) expand cylinder bore to stay away from hot pistons
3) delete sealing rings to promote faster heat transfer as above

Some people have decided to conclude that the sealing washers were being deleted because they were "bad". They argue the loudest.

What IS your deck height?
Colin

Posted: **Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:51 pm**

Amskeptic wrote:
What IS your deck height?
Colin

Sorry bout that. Didn't see this question at the end. I ended up having a buddy come by to help with that part. He set compression to stock 7.4:1. Not sure where the numbers ended up, he tried explaining, but I shut down mentally when numbers fly

I do recall him saying he likes to set the deck a little tight (?) Dunno, he had the shims I needed on hand and also lapped my cylinders in before everything got bolted up for the final time.

The tins are all painted and look great. I have been working on cleaning the shroud getting it ready for paint. Also waiting on parts that I ordered to roll in. Basic stuff, Plugs,Wires,Cap,Rotor,Oil Filter.

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2013 1:44 am**

bajaman72 wrote:
Sorry bout that. Didn't see this question at the end. I ended up having a buddy come by to help with that part. He set compression to stock 7.4:1. Not sure where the numbers ended up, he tried explaining, but I shut down mentally when numbers fly I do recall him saying he likes to set the deck a little tight (?) Dunno, he had the shims I needed on hand and also lapped my cylinders in before everything got bolted up for the final time.

The tins are all painted and look great. I have been working on cleaning the shroud getting it ready for paint. Also waiting on parts that I ordered to roll in. Basic stuff, Plugs,Wires,Cap,Rotor,Oil Filter.

Pictures?

Posted: **Wed May 01, 2013 9:04 pm**

bajaman72 wrote:
Amskeptic wrote:
What IS your deck height?
Colin
I shut down mentally when numbers fly I do recall him saying he likes to set the deck a little tight (?)

Get them down in writing. Really. Endplay, too. Connecting rod clearances and main bearing clearances, as well.
Get them down in writing and stick them in an envelope in the glove box or in your VW file. Cover your bases.
Colin

Posted: **Thu May 02, 2013 5:56 pm**

Colin: I didn't tear into the case, so no internal readings. End play was at .005 before I dis assembled but will be re-checked. I do have the specifics written down... on the back of something... somewhere

Hambone: Only pic I have is where it sits now.. I decided to take apart the fan shroud to clean and paint. Once this is finished the rest will go together rather quickly.

Posted: **Sat May 04, 2013 8:05 pm**

Amskeptic wrote:Achtung!
Here is the Itinerant Air-Cooled pulley painting template:

A white "vee" around the timing notch on the inner pulley half.
A white line in line with it on the outer pulley half for #1#3 valve adjustments, going around the edge of the pulley so you can see where it is at any point in rotation.
Two white lines 180* away from the timing notch on the outer pulley half for #2#4 valve adjustments, going around the pulley edge so you can see the two lines at any point in rotation.

Make the 180* determination by rotating the engine until the timing mark is lined up with the left protective screen bolt hole in the fan housing. Your #2#4 marks will "bracket" the right screen bolt hole.
Schnell!

Herr Kolin

I came back to reference the picture for the fan markings but it disappeared. Can you get that back up for me Colin or is it elsewhere?

Posted: **Mon May 06, 2013 7:05 am**

Getting Closer but still needs more $$ for a few more things.

Posted: **Thu May 09, 2013 5:46 pm**

Still hoping I can get the photo back of the timing marks
Got the tins bolted down, Carbs on, Thermostat, etc... I still need to figure out the rest of the tin. I still have 2 big pieces I need to blast at my buddy's shop, too big for my cabinet. Also still need a few things before she goes in, timing pointer and engine seal off the top of my head, I'm sure there is more...

Looks BEEFY with the carbs on

Posted: **Mon May 13, 2013 9:00 pm**

Well, I thought I was slick. Searching for a new coil I see prices averaging $50. I checked rockauto.com and found Bosh Coil for $28... Only 8 Left!! Ordered it quickly, it arrived quickly, and I was quickly disappointed.

It is not the same Bosch I have come to know and love.

Different colors and Made in Brasil. It also doesn't fit in the coil bracket unless I need to muscle the bolt in ??

Edit: It did come with a spankin new type 1 bracket though

Posted: **Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:08 pm**

Sure has been a while. Time for an update...

I recently had to move so with temporary type 1 engine in, dry rotted tires, and borrowed plates from my Baja, I loaded all my VW stuff into the back of the Bus.

and hit the road.. I got about 6 miles before my drivers side front tire blew,

after swapping on the spare we realized it was just as bad..

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