ok to do Top End?, rings/heads only? |
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ok to do Top End?, rings/heads only? |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 17 2003, 07:43 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
ok, as you all know by now I have a burnt valve, and I think that's it.
however, I'm catching a lot of grief from people saying I should split the case, do everything!!! I understand that if I want this 1.7 to last another 100k miles I do need to do this... however, if I only need to fix what's wrong until next summer/spring... is it ok, to just do the top-end(rings/heads) now? I plan to completely rebuild next summer, or next winter(2004) at the latest, put 96mm pistons with a 71mm(or 78mm) crank, new cam...the works!!! at most I will put 1-3k miles on the engine between now and then. I hardly drive it in the winter... no heater b/c of headers... so, can you do the rings and heads without cracking the case and checking main bearings, rod bearings and everything that will be replaced in a year anyway? I just didn't want to to all of this and have to do it all again when I trick out the engine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Lawrence |
Jun 17 2003, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Relax a bit. What is offered here is advice... but it's still your car and your wallet.
Most of us LOVE to spend other people's money, and poison other enthusiasts with DirkWright's Disease. As long as it doesn't happen to US. ;-) I've made repairs to just "get by" until I could plan time, funds and a place to do a more preferred maintenance. We'll help, whatever you choose to do. Good luck, Lawrence |
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