Mk1 getting some glitter back... by fredybender

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Getting the block painted, and also wouldn't be a good mechanic's of the fluids, if I didn't block off the top part of the "clover leaf" for a Weber intake application... 

Pic whore... I know!!! 

3-3-09

Latest developments;

Head is assembled & ready to bolt on the block. Compression should be 11:1 

Block verified, & honed

Crankshaft polished, and balanced for con rods & pistons

Pistons fitted with new rings

Block is ready for accepting the crank... Except...

Started reading on the 16V engine forum: Issues with the 2 piece thrust bearings!!!

Just the ones I ordered!

So, decided to machine the ones I received, and just order the 026 105 635 from the dealer... 

Almost 3 hours later; measuring, set-up, machining , deburring... And voila! no more thrust bearings on the main #3, and ready to accept the 6 piece thrust bearing set for the #3 main !!!

Just waiting on my manual, and will order the thrust bearings tomorrow, to continue...

BTW, Thanks Vortex, for preventing me on doing the costly mistake of putting the 2 piece main bearing on #3 !!!