63Ragtop Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Oh the studs on the heads? Possibly, it is actually quite a distance along the system from there, if you know what I mean. The muffler part bolts on to front exhaust stud with a short hanger just visable in that photo if you look on the inside of the right 180 bend. I've have trouble with this one in the past, the thread just seemed chewed out on the other one. Something to think about though. Thanks man. Really needs a whole new system, guy on TM sells a great looking one, similar style to this but a rip off of the spendy CSP python exhausts. And finally give up on having a working heater system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Baldy Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Just had a read of your thread nice work. This is glue, very strong stuff....bahaha gotta love the blues brothers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 oof those welds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Yeah, I'm gonna blame the different welder and materials for that, and the massive gap I had to bridge. Also helps to turn the gas back on ! Haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 "question is, how far do I go with this?" Dunno how far to go, but something like this would be a good start at least https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/volkswagen/new-listing/3133906103 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 In my experience, any extra pressure in the crankcase causes a myriad of oil leaks. As for the rear main, if its a fairly high kilometre engine then the bearings, especially at the back, will be slogged and letting oil out the seal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 Like this, rear main journal, about a 90km engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 90km? 90,000miles. Sounds about right. Not really in a position to do a full rebuild right now. Will get some new seals and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Yeah, cost me about 1k to have the case machined, and then I started thinking "well, while I'm there" etc etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Yep, a very slippery slope. I do have some NOS bare factory heads stashed for the "one day" build. Plan this far is to replace oil cooler, rear seal, reseal alt stand, remove heads, maybe jugs? Hope they aren't stuffed, reseal with new pushrod tubes, install better engine breather system. Drive until it dies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 Was just having a browse about case ventilation and found this, is pretty informative https://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=118958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Good page that, good info. The is the bare minimum set up is the old cast alloy empi box, connecting the oil filler and both valve covers, many many options and devices out there. This is a tidy install. Can't help but feel these are quite small? Or does that matter as the oil should be draining back down at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggy Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 Large tube of silicon sealant.... For the record, do you still have my torque multiplier thingy ? Or have I misplaced it... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 21 hours ago, sluggy said: Large tube of silicon sealant.... For the record, do you still have my torque multiplier thingy ? Or have I misplaced it... Tube of poo it is! Yep, I've still got the torque tool, bit embarrassing how long I've had it. You don't have a rear seal putter innera by any chance? This big washer thing. I will return the torque tool once the flywheel is back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggy Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Yeah I think I do somewhere. Will have to check... All good mate, Ive moved on !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64valiant Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 Man this took some time to find. Ended up Googling it and come across it. Re oil leaks and pressure, did you find your cork gaskets always leaking? Vw mechanic who built my engine puts wheel bearing grease on both sides of the cork when putting them on. Solves leaking from that region and helps hold them when you put them on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 I learnt a long time ago that nothing beats good German valve covers and bale's. I once thought chrome covers looked cool, wholey puck they leaked like shit, the cork gaskets would slip off the edge inside the cover, halfway to Waihi in the middle of the night as it happened. but getting back to your question, I don't use anything on the seals, I think it's the only place that doesn't leak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted November 22 Report Share Posted November 22 How are the bearing saddles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted November 22 Report Share Posted November 22 Okay I guess will have to see what the expert says. I had this engine built for my 21st back in the year 2000. It's a 1600 twin oil relief case from the early 70s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted November 22 Author Report Share Posted November 22 I dunno but those cylinders look a bit small... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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