looking for rebuilding short block tips
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looking for rebuilding short block tips
ok, im going to reassemble my short block again. this time by my self. the rods are already on the crank ( i had a friend install these in the first rebuild) and i have the mains ready to go on the block halfs plus new rings too.
so my questions are:
how much silicon do i use to seal the block?
do the notches in the bearings face each (same side) other or are the apposed.
if theres any other things i must know while installing the crank and bolting up the short block please let me know. i will look for the torque sequence spec's for the block.
Thank you all very much!
so my questions are:
how much silicon do i use to seal the block?
do the notches in the bearings face each (same side) other or are the apposed.
if theres any other things i must know while installing the crank and bolting up the short block please let me know. i will look for the torque sequence spec's for the block.
Thank you all very much!
Andy
94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
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94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
91 ss champagne - Rip
93 L wagon - Sold (in the family)
97 OBW LTD - Sold (in the family)
88 Leon GL Hatchback - DD
You want to use enough sealant to fill all voids but not so much that it all squeezes into the crankcase when you tighten it,just use common sense on that one.As far as the bearings go you should only be able to put them in one way due to the little bent tabs on the bearings which lock into the block,so yes the grooves will match up.
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I'll second the silicone comment. You do not want to get carried away.
Do you have a rebuild kit with the washers/seals, etc? Is it OEM?
Do you have a rebuild kit with the washers/seals, etc? Is it OEM?
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yes i bought all the o-rings and seals from the dealership. i never use any aftermarket seals. ive learn the hard way why and we all know what i mean. Thank you guys very much this should be easy to do then.
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Andy
94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
91 ss champagne - Rip
93 L wagon - Sold (in the family)
97 OBW LTD - Sold (in the family)
88 Leon GL Hatchback - DD
94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
91 ss champagne - Rip
93 L wagon - Sold (in the family)
97 OBW LTD - Sold (in the family)
88 Leon GL Hatchback - DD
It's better to use an anarobic sealer like loctite these days.
The anarobic sealers don't harden unless they are clamped between metal surfaces and so the squeezed out stuff disolves into the oil and comes out with the first oil change.
Silicon is diabolocal for getting into oilways and causing serious damage.
I'm a mechanic and I'd never use silicon for anything but sumps that are designed to use it.
I'm not sure why you are doing a second rebuild but I'd strip those rods and start again with everything clean as new. Even if there hasn't been a problem you need to clean and lube those shells.
Cleanlinsss is next to godliness when it comes to motors.
The anarobic sealers don't harden unless they are clamped between metal surfaces and so the squeezed out stuff disolves into the oil and comes out with the first oil change.
Silicon is diabolocal for getting into oilways and causing serious damage.
I'm a mechanic and I'd never use silicon for anything but sumps that are designed to use it.
I'm not sure why you are doing a second rebuild but I'd strip those rods and start again with everything clean as new. Even if there hasn't been a problem you need to clean and lube those shells.
Cleanlinsss is next to godliness when it comes to motors.
Yeah, I'd probably have to agree on the anerobic sealant. The FSM recommends using one....I forget the actual threebond name. I picked some up for my rebuild.
Josh
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anyone have the torque sequince for the short block? i have all the bearings in and the crank ready to go.
Andy
94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
91 ss champagne - Rip
93 L wagon - Sold (in the family)
97 OBW LTD - Sold (in the family)
88 Leon GL Hatchback - DD
94 L n/a 5spd, Rip
92 ss burgundy, weekend toy - owner since 2006
mods: too much to list, lost track after $16,000
91 ss champagne - Rip
93 L wagon - Sold (in the family)
97 OBW LTD - Sold (in the family)
88 Leon GL Hatchback - DD
Josh
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2020 Outback Limted XT
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Which ones do you need? The 92 FSM? For whatever reason the phpbb software doesn't like & in the links.
Go to the main link, and navigate to the 92 FSM
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... ual_scans/
Go to the main link, and navigate to the 92 FSM
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... ual_scans/
Josh
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