Rebuild!

[DaNnY_LaD]

Thanks Bill...

If Funds Do actually allow il get the intake side as there only £130ish anyway...

I was Really up for doing my head but i just don't feel confident enough so i set it off..Shame really as it would of been interesting to learn..

 

[RobDon]

I have no fear!!! Well, as said I have rebuilt engines before so it doesn't phase me, and I'm really enjoying this now!

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

I have no fear!!! Well, as said I have rebuilt engines before so it doesn't phase me, and I'm really enjoying this now!

Tis a Massive Satifaction doing it your self though isnt it..

 

[RobDon]

Yes indeed, plus saving a fortune in labour charges too!

 

[RobDon]

Found these tools online for getting the small inlet valves out:

15mm adapter:

http://www.toolsinstock.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=680389

Valve spring compressor kit with 16mm adapter in it:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190339021455&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Both should work on the inlet valves, or you can DIY like me for £5!

 

[Damoegan]

Good finde there, Rob.

 

[RobDon]

Success - my home-made valve tool worked perfectly and I removed all the inlet valves no problem this morning. If anyone wants to borrow it once I'm done with it just let me know.

Full set of inlet and exhaust valves:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/hd10.jpg

Empty cylinder head:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/hd11.jpg

I started to clean up the head and get rid of all the carbon/coke build up:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/hd12.jpg

I found a machining company locally who will skim the head for £30 + VAT so I think I'll get this done once I'm finished cleaning up and porting the head.

 

[RobDon]

I'm going to continue this rebuild on my readers ride thread from here on in, so check it out there for regular updates.

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

Hi rob..

would This:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

work for removing the exhaust and inlet valves.?

 

[RobDon]

Link no workie m8? The exhaust valves come out with the standard compressor adapters, the inlets need a small 15/16mm adapter.

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

Sorry mate i ment this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190339021455&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[RobDon]

Yep, that one should work fine.

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

Thanks rob

So are you just porting the inlet or exhausts too?

you should do a guide on it...

Are u replacing cams seals and half moon seal along with vvt gasket and pads?

 

[RobDon]

Does anyone know if the Haynes manual for the Golf 4 covers rebuilding the engine, looking for guidance on refitting the cams?

 

[Willie]

Have you not got ELSAWIN Rob?
Would have thought it would be covered in this.
I canna help you just now as offshore Holland but could email Craig or DannyK as they both have copies

 

[RobDon]

I don't have it no, so have just ordered it, v3.61 for £10.50!

 

[Willie]

Watch how much trust you have in the torque figures.
I've found three cases of the wrong torques printed in the old ELASWIN.
These were for the wish bone rear captive nut/bolt, and the two front DBM bolts.

 

[DPJ]

Does anyone know if the Haynes manual for the Golf 4 covers rebuilding the engine, looking for guidance on refitting the cams?

Yes it does, Rob - I have it open on that section....

 

[RobDon]

Cool, so it tells you how to set the cams up etc.?

 

[IbizaAlex]

I can send you the how to in a PDF if my eBahn starts working again. Setting up the cams is easy.

Remember to do stage 2 of the head torquing twice. So 40nm, 60nm (twice) , 90 degs, then 90 degs.