Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:14:14 -0500
Reply-To: photobug <photobug@NETNITCO.NET>
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From: photobug <photobug@NETNITCO.NET>
Subject: Re: [DIESEL] 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
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Mike,
I am a math teacher in the public schools of Indiana that likes nice cars for his family but don't have the $$$ to buy factory
new.....so I learned "skills" to do what others wouldn't to have. I have rebuilt Mercedes diesels, Ford (Mazda) diesels and
presently have acquired a VW diesel engine to install in a formerly gasoline Caddy...but I acquired mine with "needs"....no problem.
I will disassemble, install what is required and reassemble to install. : )
Mike, in answer to your question, from my experience, having a local machine shop bore the cylinders, and then ordering
bearings, gaskets, etc., to rebuild the engine, I usually have a total outlay of less than $500 and a very fine running, long
lasting engine as a result. I suggest you befriend someone who has done this first to guide and assist you through your first time.
Diesel are unforgiving of any dirt or slack in rebuilding. However, with simple careful meticulous attention to details....one of
the easiest engine types I have ever encountered to rebuild. With rebuild parts previously ordered and on hand, from time engine
is pulled out to pull start after its rebuild is complete and engine is reinstalled, I take usually a week of effort. This week of
time includes 1 to 2 days for the engine in the machine shop where the pistons are each hand fitted with new rings for maximum later
compression when completed.
The rebuild process is NOT my favorite thing to do, but driving the finished product is satisfying, rewarding, and quite
enjoyable for the outstanding economy of operation that diesel engines deliver. I hope this helps you in some way.
Sincerely,
Tom Norris
photobug@netnitco.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Snow <mwsnow@home.com>
To: Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>; VWDiesel List <diesel@vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 11:04 PM
Subject: [DIESEL] 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
> While I'm looking for an engine, I have a question for you diesel
> owners who have rebuilt or replaced your engines. I am
> interested in comparing the cost of:
>
> - Rebuilding it myself. I pay machining costs but do all the
> assembly myself.
>
> - Purchasing a rebuilt engine.
>
> - Purchasing a new engine.
>
> >From what I have seen so far, commercial rebuilds run in the
> $1100-1200 range (plus core charge) and factory new engines
> around $2000. What I don't know (along with lots of other stuff)
> is how much it will cost in parts and machining to rebuild the
> engine myself.
>
> Has anyone out there done a home rebuild of a 1.6NA diesel that
> can tell me about costs?
>
> Can anyone comment on the quality of a commercial rebuild that
> they purchased?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike Snow
> 1982 Westy diesel
>
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