Date:         Sun, 12 Sep 1999 00:06:47 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rebuild longevity
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
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Stuart MacMillan wrote:
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>
> A top quality rebuild would include:
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> New (not rebuilt) heads and valves
> New lifters
> New cam
> Top quality new pistons, rings and cylinders, matched and assembled
> Rebushed, balanced (matched) and resized rods
> Reground (not just polished) crankshaft
> New oil pump
> OEM gasket set with OEM sealant
> All corroded case studs replaced (probably most of them)
> New cam, rod, and crank bearings
> Careful examination of case and align boring if needed
>
>
>
>Stuart,

Your explanation is excellent and the list is very complete but I think
"stretch" con rod bolts should be included and specifically mentioned.
As I understand it, some rebuilders or remanufacturers still reuse these
critical items and I don't think the Bentley book underscores the
importance of stretch con rod bolt replacement.

        JP