Attempt to fix and convert my Bus 2.0 to solid lifters or go with 1.7 motor? |
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Attempt to fix and convert my Bus 2.0 to solid lifters or go with 1.7 motor? |
Mueller |
Apr 28 2015, 01:25 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I have not worked on my 914 yet, but I was told by the previous owner that "something" is wrong with #3 cylinder, could be valve seats, could be injector or even something with the Megasquirt or a collapsed hydraulic lifter(?)
What I am contemplating is that should I even attempt to fix the 2.0 bus motor or focus on getting a 1.7 installed into the car? Is the 2.0 bus motor that bad hp/torque wise that a stock 1.7 would be a noticeable improvement? If the added cubic centimeters have the advantage what about converting it to solid lifters? Any performance increase or is that mostly for reliability? |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 28 2015, 04:21 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Checking the injectors is easy. Adjusting valves is easy. Get it running. Then do a leak down test. Pull the head if you must.
Don't split the case unless you are prepared for a full rebuild. Swapping lifters only is a waste of effort. If you're going to split it, do it up right. |
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