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| Author: | WvDave [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | A little info and an odd request |
We got another buggy. When we were told the buggy was for sale and we went to look at it the guy said the starter was bad and he gave it to another guy to have it rebuilt but eventually the starter disappeared. We couldn't start or even crank the engine but since this wasn't my first rodeo I had my son turn the engine over with the belt. It would turn just short of 360*. Since it had been sitting out in the weather a couple mo uncovered and having not been started I was hoping maybe rain water had stuck a valve open only allowing us to turn it each way until the piston hit the valve. Ha, wishful thinking on my part! The guy said the engine was a 2275, even though I questioned his mechanical knowledge, at this point I had no reason to question his honesty. To make a long story a little shorter, we bought the buggy, brought it home and done a few simple tests to rule out a stuck valve. It wasn't a valve, it was a broke rod. Good news though is the engine has practically new 044 heads, 94 jugs (1 damaged), an 82 crank (1 rod journal will polish), a Webber 2bbl and an Engle 120 cam. The buggy has four white spoke wheels (5"&12"), an aluminum gas tank, a new cutting brake and a three-rib transmission. We're satisfied even though the PO may have known the rod was broke! I don't think he did... I realize this isn't the best option but does anyone have a slightly used 94 jug and piston they'd let go for nearly nothing? Of course we'd make sure all four pistons weigh the same I don't expect anyone to break up a set but maybe someone has broke one like us. |
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| Author: | DVS1 [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:22 am ] |
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Check the samba I always see stuff like that these for cheap. Good luck! |
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| Author: | turboblue [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:41 am ] |
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This outfit sells singles. http://www.aircooled.net/index.php |
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| Author: | WvDave [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:59 pm ] |
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Thanks, When the rod broke and was slamming around in the engine it knocked the side out of the passenger side rear lifter bore. Can this be repaired? There's no hole in the case. |
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| Author: | turboblue [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:17 pm ] |
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[quote='WvDave']Thanks, When the rod broke and was slamming around in the engine it knocked the side out of the passenger side rear lifter bore. Can this be repaired? There's no hole in the case.[/quote] Depends on how bad the damage is. I've had bores sleeved in the past but never had one welded. Might try this guy. http://www.vw-store.com/ He's in your part of the US.......... |
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| Author: | Roy [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:38 pm ] |
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[quote='WvDave']Thanks, When the rod broke and was slamming around in the engine it knocked the side out of the passenger side rear lifter bore. Can this be repaired? There's no hole in the case.[/quote] In my opinion you would be better off in the long run to just buy a different case. The money you spend having the lifter bore welded and machined would be 3/4ths of what you could buy a replacement case for. Plus, there is a lot of stress on the lifter bores and the repair |
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| Author: | WvDave [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:36 pm ] |
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If I hadn't wanted opinions I wouldn't have ask. Aren't new cases around $500? I have a couple spare engines that need rebuilt so I'm sure we can find something. I don't know about you guys but I hate to throw anything away, especially if it could be fixed. I thought Magnesium would literally ignite and burn. I didn't know cases could be welded, |
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| Author: | Buckmaster [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:49 pm ] |
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I sent you a PM,give me a call,i could probably help you out. |
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| Author: | WvDave [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:13 pm ] |
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I'll look |
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| Author: | Eric DeBord [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:00 pm ] |
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Yes, mag will burn, but during a tig welding process, the metal is sheilded in an oxygen free atmosphere (at least while it is being welded). It can still sometimes ignite, but not usually. New cases are somewhat expensive, but well worth it in the long run, imo. |
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| Author: | WvDave [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:32 am ] |
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That's good to know. |
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| Author: | vwtravis [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:35 am ] |
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I thought Magnesium would literally ignite and burn. [/quote] It will burn we burnt a few last summer it puts out a bright white light. Just get a hot fire started and throw it in takes about 30-40 min. and burns about 30 min. |
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