Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:12:27 MST
Reply-To:     Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Bottom end reassembly?
Comments: To: gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM
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I am getting ready to reassemble my bottom end. Everything has checked out
great and been balanced at my local shop. I will not have the time to
re-assemble the entire bottom end at once, therefore I could use some
advice.
#1 I will 1st clean all bolts and dry fit case together. Case and other
parts have already been cleaned.

#2 Then I will position case (1/2 of case) sideways and grease the camshaft
and crankshaft bearings and place the cam and crank in place (proper timing
alignment observed with marks on gears).

#3 Apply thin bead of seal on case and place other half of case on. Apply
pressure and put all bolts into case and start to tighten. Check to make
sure no binding is occuring in the crankshaft/camshaft turning.

#4 Torque all bolts to specs following Bently order of tightening.

#5 If I have to quit during any stage I will seal the entire unit in a
garbage bag to keep out dirt/dust.

Will/could I encounter problems after I put down the sealer and try to fit
everything together? If yes then what might I do to avoid possible problems?

I will try to keep all dirt out of case/bearings etc... but I have to do
this in my carport so how much dust is permissible and what might the
effects be? Will most of the dirt and bearing grease (newly applied) be
washed out with the 1st oil change? I plan on the 1st change at ~200 miles,
and the second at 500 more miles, then normal 3,000 mile intervals.

Any other pointers are appreciated.

Thanx in advance
SeanG
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