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Re: [T3] How far should I go? (engine dismantling)


On 13 Oct 98, at 0:35, Ambroziu R. Kohn wrote:

> Jim Adney wrote:
> 
> > The tapped holes for the head studs often strip out of the case; the
> > lowers suffer from this more often than the uppers.  If they will take
> > torque, though, that may not be your problem.
> >
> 
> Hi Jim,
> I have this problem with one stud on the left head.
> How should I solve it ? My Haynes manual doesn't even mention it.

If the threads in the case are stripped, then the only real cure is 
to rebuild the engine and, while the case is bare, have inserts put 
in the stud holes.  This is a big enough job that there is no point 
in just doing one, do all 16.  You should have a shop who is familiar 
with the work do this; I send mine to RIMCO in CA.  They do good work 
for a very reasonable price.

I do it on every engine rebuild, just as reassurance and insurance.

This is covered in detail in:
How to Hotrod Volkswagen Engines
by Bill Fisher
published by H. P. Books, Tucson, AZ, 1970
(excellent book, well written and researched)

Anyone considering doing an engine rebuild should buy a copy of this 
book BEFORE they start or buy any parts.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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