> From: David Bayer <bayer@SYBASE.COM>
> Subject: Changing Rods

> Hello-
>         Is it possible to remove the rods on a 2.1 engine AND resemble without
> splitting the case? More to the point with the engine horizontal (as in, in
> the van still)? I think I should pull one of the rods to have it checked,
> since the connected piston was chipped after slamming into an intake valve
> which had seized on its guide.
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I don't think it is possible, and I think that's fortunate.  My late and
not too lamented 1966 Beetle broke the #3 exhaust valve once.  There were
bits of metal all over the place.  I did a full rebuild and can't imagine
not doing so.  I think you're looking at a lot of work, an already rebuilt
long block or a used motor.  Don't take shortcuts.