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How much work did you put into those piston crowns? They look brand new.
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08 9n3 Polo GTI
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Bloody awesome
When does Frankie get a run??
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Scotch brite and degreaser to get them back to aluminium. Then a bit of Autosol to finish off. Probably 20 minutes to do the lot.Originally posted by rgvlee View Post
Not planned date for the Frankie mate. Still need to buy some parts, rings, gaskets. I want to get the valve seats cut, like I mentioned. Be a couple of months I guess. Although, when it comes around, it'll get done quick.
MAybe end of May would be good for the Nationals?
Rods going on.
12 minutes later
Go on Gavin, just hone it as well, it'll only take a few minutes.
Oh OK.
"Your tea is on the table!"
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Nice work there Gavin, wish i was skilled enough to do a rod, and or piston change !!MODS- TOO MANYComment
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wow rods done in 12mins, i guess the prActice on mine paid off
. that things gonna be nuts once frankies in there!
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Who is Frankie, are you joining the Frankenturbo Club ?Originally posted by Lito View Postwow rods done in 12mins, i guess the prActice on mine paid off. that things gonna be nuts once frankies in there!MODS- TOO MANYComment
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Nice to see my old motor has gone to a good home. Looks like you're looking after it.Comment
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looking good gav.
def used to the power now, i think my frankie build will happen sooner than first planned
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Wouldn't be a bad idea to plastigauge this one, Gav. Especially while it's out of the car, it's not hard at all.
I'd hate to see you blow a big end down the track!Comment
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Last full engine I built was a 1275 mini when I was 21. Done a few head rebuilds and head gasket replacements in the past but I am by no means a skilled engine builder.Originally posted by vwthunder View Post
On the other hand, I can read English and use google.
The biggest obstacle is information and tools. There's a youtube video on fitting the rods, which I watched before starting on Litos. There's a few tools that you wouldn't find in the average tool box but they don't cost much at Trade tools.
I bought piston ring compressor, ring expander, Ribe bit for the head bolts, some external torx looking sockets to undo the rod bolts and cam caps, flexi hone tool and oil. I already had 1/2 inch and 3/8 torque wrenches.
Sometimes it's not enough to have just one 6mm allen key though, ball-ended or different lengths are required to make the job easier.
What I am saying is don't be afraid to have a go, you were there to fit the turbo. It's not really any more complicated.
I always told people who asked what I'd do if I couldn't put it all back together. "Take it somewhere and pay. I'll have saved half the labour".
Practice makes perfect, I was definitely getting quicker as I went along with the rods and i didn't have to do any twice because I put them in backwards.....
I still reckon the 3 times to 50lbs is my method. Unless you have some plastigauge Jesse??
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I am, it was clean inside. Just the very first signs of wear on the big ends of #1 piston. Nothing to worry about though.Originally posted by Redliner View Post
How's yours going?
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Did you apologise to those pistons and rods before the go into their home?? lol.Originally posted by h100vw View Post
Nice work i was going to go as far as that with the AGU, have stared at it many times as its still not hard bolted to the car, the fact i have to fit my low level sump made me think about going up with strength, but thinking itll be strong enough, you will vouch for that re your old A3, it was loos as hey
Might do nationals too this year. in what dont know might do what i did last time
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Good to hear it was in good nick.Originally posted by h100vw View Post
Seb said the box was in good condition as well. He thought it hadn't been thrashed.
Mine is taking forever.
The motor is in. The exhaust should be done by now. Will have to wait for the downpipe to be removed and ceramic coated.
Should be on the road next week. It keeps growing though.
I ordered a W/M kit for it as well.
I'd like to get the motor run in before the Sydney Dyno day on the 13th April.
Good luck with the build mate. I'm sure it will be a tough motor when done.Comment
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