Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:15:13 -0700
Reply-To: byron nemela <byronknemela@YAHOO.COM>
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From: byron nemela <byronknemela@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
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Robert - you and Don make a compelling case for the
1.8 head/2.0 block. Some time at the machine shop for
the sake of having a more functional (and less
unsightly) set-up. If you could send me pics for me to
look at with my mechanic, I'd appreciate it!
We're also wondering how the 2.0 will fit. I've read
that the 1.8 bolts in the same place as the diesel and
that modification is only needed to the transmission
mounts (when switching to an air-cooled). So can we
expect the 2.0 to line up nicely with our existing
bolt holes?
Thanks again for your help!
Byron
--- Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> I differ to beg on the head reseal-
>
> I've been running this 2.0 engine since 1999 with
> the 1.8 head on the 2 liter block.
>
> Head issues are rather rare on VW inline fours -
> I don't mean hammered and thrashed ones, but ones
> like namby-pamby drivers like myself run.
>
> To help guarantee 0 head problems you need : new
> stretch bolts, new gasket, anad clean square head
> to block mating surfaces.
>
> And NO slathering on gobs of silicone or other
> sealants to ease your worried mind!
>
> The head should be sent to a machine shop for an
> inspection and new oil seals. I had everything
> done- valves , seats, guides. All new oil seals
> on the block.
>
> Lid raising is a personal choice if you don't
> need the leg or head room.
>
> Should I also mention that that stuff is easier
> to access, like spark plugs and injectors, on the
> 1.8 head as opposed to the 2.0 crossflow head?
>
> Switching to the 1.8 brings the engine closer to
> the Diesel simplicity. I also think the crossflow
> head sticking up out of the engine bay looks
> stupid when it should be below the lid.
>
> That's how the Diesels were done, and the South
> African inlines.
> You can see I am all for keeping with convention
> to a certain degree.
> To the casual bystander it's "What were the
> engineers drinking?"
>
> Replacing the head gives the opportunity to
> inspect the pistons, cylinders and rings, valves
> , etc.
> Looking at everything before it all goes back
> together and installed is one way to help keep
> from the getting the Crud!-I-have-to
> do-it-all-over again-blues.
>
>
> Anyone want pics of mine emailed to them just
> e-mail.
>
> Robert
>
> 1982 Westfalia
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> --- Jim Akiba <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM> wrote:
>
> > Yeah if you're open to modifying the deck lid,
> > I would just do it. I
> > believe you'll find you're far better off not
> > opening up the longblock than
> > having to swap a head. The reseal you get will
> > never be as good as the
> > original head seal, not to mention down the
> > road, you can swap another
> > complete engine in when the time comes, and
> > avoid it more than once on the
> > deal.
> >
> > Jim Akiba
> >
> >
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