Forum: Reversing Gear
06-23-2019, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,759
Hi folks
I was finally able to drill the key...
Hi folks
I was finally able to drill the key out. It was very tenacious, but I think it was worth the effort to be able to put a new key in and reduce the chance of any problems with the rear...
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Forum: Reversing Gear
06-22-2019, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,759
Keyway Stuck
Hi folks
I'm nearing the end of an overhaul, but the old key at the end of the reversing gear is stuck. I bought a new output coupling, and I'd like to use the new key. The old one actually seems...
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Forum: Overhaul
09-07-2018, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
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Forum: Overhaul
09-06-2018, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
Nicks in Cylinder Walls
Hi folks
Finishing up my first overhaul - a fun/fascinating/frustrating experience. Thank you to everyone who has offered advice along the way.
Had the cylinders rebored (0.010) by the local...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-28-2018, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,273
Thanks, Dave. I'm wondering because an exterior...
Thanks, Dave. I'm wondering because an exterior section of my oil pan developed a bit of a rust bloom (where the machine shop that cleaned it forgot to put anti-rust grease on). I angle-grinded the...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-28-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,273
Painting the Engine
Random question to better understand my A4...
I'm currently overhauling my A4 and painting the dissembled cast iron parts.
I've masked all areas where there will be gaskets to keep them...
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Forum: Cooling System
08-19-2018, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,186
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Forum: Cooling System
08-19-2018, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,186
Need new water jacket?
Hi folks
Attempting an overhaul, and my water jacket came back from the machine shop looking like this. The brass pipe cap looks pretty rugged, and there's a small hole on the side that (I'm...
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Forum: Overhaul
08-17-2018, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,362
Which primer to use?
Hello Aforians!
I'm attempting my first overhaul. Got everything back from the shop, and I need to apply primer. Several people on the forum suggest Rustoleum "Rusty Metal Primer." I found...
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Forum: Overhaul
06-17-2017, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,075
Update:
The machine shop pressure tested the...
Update:
The machine shop pressure tested the manifold, and it's totally fine. Just needs some new freeze plugs.
He also said the head definitely needs to be resurfaced, so I'm wondering if...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-30-2017, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,537
Thanks, guys. Appreciate the advice.
I'm...
Thanks, guys. Appreciate the advice.
I'm definitely pausing all purchasing decisions.
Took the block and manifold to the machine shop this morning. They'll let me know the verdict later this...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-29-2017, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,537
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Forum: Overhaul
05-29-2017, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,300
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,300
Oil Strainer Removal
Hi folks
Need to remove the crankshaft main journal caps, but the oil strainer is in the way. Can't fit a socket/breaking bar on the nut.
What's the best way to remove the oil strainer? It...
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,075
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,075
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,075
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
I like your thinking, Tom.
But I'm about to...
I like your thinking, Tom.
But I'm about to separate the block from the oil pan for a full teardown. I'll need the block upside down, and I'm assuming I don't want all that weight on the valve. ...
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Forum: Overhaul
05-28-2017, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
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Forum: Overhaul
05-27-2017, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
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Forum: Overhaul
05-27-2017, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,075
Ok, here's the update...
I did two pressure...
Ok, here's the update...
I did two pressure tests using equipment in the photo below. I used thread seal tape and tightened things pretty hard.
Pumped the pressure to a little over 20 psi. In...
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Forum: Overhaul
05-27-2017, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
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Forum: Overhaul
05-27-2017, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
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Forum: Overhaul
05-26-2017, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
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Forum: Overhaul
05-26-2017, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,110
The lifter wasn't touching the bottom of the...
The lifter wasn't touching the bottom of the valve. I've repositioned it at least a dozen times and no change. And Piston 4 is at TDC so the cam lobe should be good.
The issue seems to be that...
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