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  1. rakkasan

    Engine OUT>>>

    Good luck Jet, I'm doing the same shortly. BTW, I should tell you that you don't want my tranny, I smoked 2nd gear again. :nono:
  2. rakkasan

    I'm getting ready to yank my motor...

    I do, PM me with the details, please. I'm thinking of doing more, maybe 500rwhp.
  3. rakkasan

    I'm getting ready to yank my motor...

    Too much invested to go 1j, not to mention that that I could have everything I want done a lot sooner. When I yank the motor, I'm going to go over everything with a fine tooth comb & get rid of all the bugs.
  4. rakkasan

    I'm getting ready to yank my motor...

    Yes, I can't afford not to. :biglaugh: All I'll have to do to make my goal of 400rwhp is get a 57trim, fuel pump & maybe injectors. By going 1j, I'd have to start all over again.
  5. rakkasan

    I'm getting ready to yank my motor...

    I need to, I'll call you tomorrow
  6. rakkasan

    I'm getting ready to yank my motor...

    to put in a fresh short block. I plan on taking everything out of the engine bay & painting it again. What else would you do if you had your motor out. I want to get it all done & not look back & regret missing something.
  7. rakkasan

    average cost of head work

    I had mine rebuilt about a year ago. I supplied the seals, they did a 3 angle valve job, light port work, machined it for a MHG, completely reassembled it & set the valve clearances for $275. The same shop is doing the machine work on my block now.
  8. rakkasan

    crank seal

    Assuming that you're talking about the rear seal: pull the tranny, remove the seal (or you can remove the seal carrier first), put a light film of oil on the new seal & lightly tap it into place using a block of wood to distribute the pressure from the hammer.
  9. rakkasan

    Insurance on your mk3 turbo...

    I pay $40/month, but I work at home & drive less than 100 miles a month.
  10. rakkasan

    Budget Rebuild What direction to go

    I don't know of a way to plan a rebuild without tearing the motor apart first. You could have a multitude of problems, but you won't know until you crack the motor open.
  11. rakkasan

    Anyone have a good diagram for installing the AVC-R...

    LOL, you non call returning MF. :biglaugh:
  12. rakkasan

    Anyone have a good diagram for installing the AVC-R...

    I don't have any pics, but what kind of problems are you having, electrical lines of vacuum lines?
  13. rakkasan

    Winter plans...

    install a shortblock that has forged internals, do a 5-speed swap, paint & detail the engine compartment, FMIC & re-work hardpipes & put in a new T4. You know, just small stuff. :biglaugh:
  14. rakkasan

    Worth $700? **Pics** 56K Be Forewarned

    $100, max. If they don't like the offer, the junk yard will give them $50. I wouldn't even buy it.
  15. rakkasan

    New electric fan option...

    Cool, that's a great price. Please give more info after you've installed it.
  16. rakkasan

    Does anybody actually....

    nope. I took mine out, actually. I mounted my SAFC & AVCR in the center console & theres not any room for one
  17. rakkasan

    Homemade Paint Booth

    looks great, but I would tape & mask the whole wheel wells or you'll get a lot of overspray on the suspension.