John,
   All the head work I have done has been in the vehicle.
I'm wondering why you are removing the motor. Lots of
extra work.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 27 Apr 1998, John Anderson wrote:

> Gettin ready to pull the engine in Pat H's '90 Syncro Westy in a few weeks
> for heads (as bad as I've ever seen) and I'm wondering from someone who had
> done it, if there are any pitfalls to the operation to be aware of as
> compared to a standard 2wd wasserboxer, of which I've done a couple.
> Particularly as my usual preference is engine and tranny as a unit, is there
> anything wrong with this on the 4wd.  To me looks easy enough, with the mere
> complexity of skid plates and the extra drive shaft flange.  I'm not worried
> about handling the weight if keeping things as a unit saves alignment
> exasperation.  Now at this time we were not intending on a clutch, but at
> 110k or so, perhaps it is warranted, if so is it the standard 228mm set (as
> I figure) or not, and would replacing the disc only and roughing up the
> flywheel have merit.  Any opinions or hints greatly appreciated.  As to the
> removal and install, the head work I'm familiar enough with.  Pat purchased
> rings at Ron's suggestion, but I'm inclined to avoid pulling the jugs as
> although I don't find it that hard, reinstallation is not worth the trouble
> if the motor has solid compression IMHO, any opinions there, I do have a
> nice slide pin puller/installer made and the ole "blue torch" but I'd as
> soon avoid it.  Similarly I have never replaced the under jug O-ring though
> I noted someones recent suggestion to roll it down the liner and cut off the
> old, any merit there?  Opinions welcome, preferably from people who have
> been here on a Syncro.
>
> Anyone who want to help discuss it at Carlisle is welcome as well, Pat and I
> will both be there.
>
> John
> vwbus@mindspring.com
>