how to rebuild engine

[boab 0]

i think my engine aint running as it should, i was wondering what sort of cost it would be to get it rebuilt! And has anyone done it before in the west of scotland, glasgow area, to recommend a garage. What sort of things get changed to improve it?

[h100vw 0]

Before you haul the engine out, you must have a compression check and leakdown test done. That'll show any weakness in the head or bottom end.

 

I'd think that it may be worth having it checked out and tuned up.

 

For example, you would get no benefit from a full rebuild if the fuel pump was shagged.

 

Gavin

[Red=Fast 0]

Great point Gavin. Be sure that is what you need to do. A lot of time and effort is involved with rebuilding an engine. I’m doing my complete rebuild of a G60 for around $700 USD. I am re-using the pistons and crank. If you need any help on the rebuild I could give you some pointers.

[boab 0]

yeah that would be great, cheers

[Red=Fast 0]

let me know when you have a question.

[Rossco 0]

Yeh man im almost quite a bit through re-building my G60 and ill tell you one thing its cost me a lot more than i first budgeted for, all VWs own parts tho its the sort of thing ye cant skimp on. Where abouts in scotland do you live, im up in Aberdeen?

[boab 0]

i stay down on the west coast, irvine