TYPE IV Engine Rebuild

[justdave]

Dave, I have the Type IV rebuild (w/ Jake Raby) DVD that you can borrow as long as you promise to return it. 4 long hours of fun!

Sean - I pinky-swear I will return it!!! Maybe I can get it from you at this month's meeting?

Bill - thanks for the heads up. Is it possible that I could use my existing main bearings, or would I be setting myself up for disaster?

I was unaware of the worldwide shortage of Type IV main bearings. Probably caused by the Bush administration.

[toolbox]

Is it possible that I could use my existing main bearings, or would I be setting myself up for disaster?

Just bite the bullet and buy new bearings. Reusing the old ones could end up costing way more later.

How do the heads look? That is another place that will suck up your money.

[justdave]

The heads overall look okay, but they are definitely in for a valve job before being reassembled. I guess I already knew the "right" answer to the main bearings question. Thanks for reaffirming my thoughts.

[Six Volt]

Sean - I pinky-swear I will return it!!! Maybe I can get it from you at this month's meeting?

I'll dig out the DVD and have it for you at the meeting or earlier if we meet up. I'd check with Bill on the heads to see what he recommends, but if you're looking for someone good, Aaron's (Widefive) guy is RIS out of Youngstown. He is Richard Sedoris. In my view, he's outstanding. He'll take your heads and treat them right. Reasonable too. You can find him here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profil ... le&u=10505

[CraigOnTheBoat]

Whoa did you see his avatar?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profil ... le&u=10505

[WideFive]

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[wwebner]

Dave,a VERY worthwhile book is "How to Rebuild Your VOLKSWAGON Aircooled Engine by Tom Wilson.Available at www.airheadparts.com
or 866-664-3724. pt# 113-HPB-225.
Bill

[toolbox]

The heads overall look okay, but they are definitely in for a valve job before being reassembled. I guess I already knew the "right" answer to the main bearings question. Thanks for reaffirming my thoughts.

The valve seats are a weak point on the stock type IV heads. There was also a TSB on eleminating the stock head gasket and lapping the cylinders to the head for better sealing. You will need to reset the deck height when the gasket is eliminated for proper compression ratio.

Bill and /or Chuck can add more to this I am sure.

[justdave]

Thanks, Sean. I plan to be at the meeting but I'll contact you if I think I might see you somewhere else first.

Bill - I have the How To book and the Bentley manual. Sometimes it feels like information overload, but as I learn more everything starts making more sense.

I SPLIT MY CASE TONIGHT!!! WOO-HOO! I'll post pics in a little while.

[justdave]

Beginning the split under the oil pump opening.

Close-up of split. Notice the nut on the stud to prevent damaged threads.

Case as it begins to split.

What a team!!

Right half.

Left half (still attached to engine stand).

Many thanks to Kyle for letting me use his engine stand! (and to Smittie for being my extra set of hands!)