Mechanical things are a part of my life. Its how my brain works. I'm always thinking about the design of things and why they're that way. My van is my passion and I love working with it, along with other things. Thought I would make some videos along the way. This is where I ended up.
Hey I’m in the middle of a timing chain job and I aligned the crank to tdc and then removed all the timing chains and components, then I realized the cams were 180 degrees off so I needed to spin the motor over again. So I put back the timing chains and tensioners, but didn’t put the bolt in the sprockets for the shaft so the sprocket fell off when I was spinning the motor, so then I unbolted the cams to spin the motor over safely, does position of the shaft matter? Basically what I’m getting at is can you safely spin the shaft as much as you want when everything is disconnected and then just line up the arrow on the sprocket when you put everything back?
You’re r30 build explanation Doesn’t make sense order for it to be considered a R30 you have the Increase cylinders similar size which the perfect engine, for that would be the 2.9 vr6 You putting 2.8 Crank and pistons in a R32 block you’re still Making an R32 you Said it, yourself 3.2 an what is that the 3.2, da 3.2 is litres that Is created by cylinder size of 84 using 2.8 pistons oversize, piston rings to fit the cylinder Which you still have a 3.2 L reduce the pistons in the block does not reduce the litre size And therefore you still have a 3.2l Although, it will be a Frankenstein R32 And especially where you were saying that all, but most parts are interchangeable only way to truly get a VR6 3l Is Through a 2.8 or 2.9 being the best engine? To create what your speaking of even if you put the R32 head on a 3rd Gem 1998 2.8l vr6 you still get a 2.8l Which both 24 valve engines, 2.8 24v & R32 are da 3rd gen and 4th gen vr’s were both launched from the same platform, the same vehicle, which was the mk4 golf The first of da 24 valve head You still got a 2.8l VR6 Frankenstein Which you would get a better flow from the head r32 so to cut a long story short putting 2.8 components into an r32 block. You still got an R32 Or in Laymans terms You still have a 3.2 L third-generation, VR6 with a , that’s it Love the UK
Aye man I have the EXACT same knock, only at 2-3k rpms like yall said. My rod bearing went bad for sure (ran out of oil.) is there any way you guys could help me? Wouldn’t mind tipping you guys some money in exchange, just don’t have anyone to guide me on my speed3 🙏
i would take one of those 1/2 inch ratchets with the grooves cut into the handle and tap them into the surface of the rod and cap for taking up any cleaance. There is a procedure to fit the bearing tight and that includes some super metal mix to apply under the rod bearing. That can bring ti back to original without removing any more.
Wonderful video, your metalwork & TIG work are exceptional. After 2yrs I trust your banged nose is now all fine. Thanks for sharing your video & skills!
Hi. I have a question for you. Do you want to take a vacation and come to Poland? I have a VW T3 syncro car and I would like you to help me install a Subaru engine in it. Of course, I cover the travel costs. I have a separate apartment for you as well as a workshop room with a car lift. I need a specialist like you. Salary to be determined. Best regards, Andrzej Mordarski
Was the bike cutting off on you due to the petcock leaking? My DRZ would ride on the highway for about 10min then cut off. I noticed the petcock was leaking I hope this fix can solve my problem. Thank you!
How do you set preload on the gear shaft/input shafts? when i bolt my case halves together, the input shaft has no play, and will spin by hand, but when i put it in gear, its locked up. the diff spins when its independent and had preload set.
It's interesting that VW themselves developed a water cooled O 6 for its van in 1985. The WBX 6. Two versions. 3.2 l 140 HP. 3.7 l 180 HP. But they are as rare as golden eggs.
hey guys i have a lancer with a spun bearing, i changed the bearings ,but engine is super tight ( will start and idle with only a powerful battery) ,im attempting to properly sand and try it again ,this video gives me hope
Great comments! I have to disagree with you a bit though, the 84’ and later wasserboxer just didn’t age well. Much of the issue was galvanic corrosion between the iron cylinders & the aluminum alloy heads. I’ve seen them blow out the the water jacket going up I-5 in Tacoma. The ‘79 -‘83 air cooled T2 motor can run a long time though.
