Need some advice 2.4T engine rebuild
 

Hello
im in process of rebuilding a 72y 2.4T engine.
It is a matching numbers so i will use that. Is it wise do leave it all original and use only necessary upgrades (tensioners...) or can i upgrade also the performance without loosing the original value of the car?
I will get a needed parts list soon from the machine shop.
Car will be used as a sunday driver, no rallying.
It has installed Weber carbs (was MFI).
Any tips?

I just did my 2.4 w/ Webers and would recommend making some Engine upgrades while you're there. It'll be worth it in the long run.. Others may say that w/ a matching #'s car to Leave it STOCK. Its really up to you.

Definite upgrades would be Carrera fed oil lines w/ hydraulic tensioners.

I would personally consider a larger cam and accomodating pistons for more power. . but decide where you would like your power band to be and talk to others who've crossed this bridge. As you mentioned its Not a track car, you wont necessarily want more power at the top of the RPM range. I hope this helps out...

..."it wont cost That much More"... "and while you're there".... These have been my favorite phrases while doing my rebuild...

Progress so far:
Engine and gearbox dismantled
Made order for parts.
New 2.4S silinder and pistons
All new gaskets
Chains and gears,
0,25 bearings for crank and rods
new rod bolts
new head bolts
new valves 12pc
new valve springs
new oilpump
carrera style tensioner kit
Oil pipes to tank
carb. rebuild kit
intermidiate shaft bearings, gears
clutch kit
All new syncro rings, needle bearings
gasket kit for geabox
3 and 4 gear sets
main bearings
some more parts....
Next week engine case and gearbox goes to dry ice blasting.
Parts should be here about 2 weeks
i hope i dint forgot something...

Wow!.. that sounds Great.. You will be very proud of your rebuild

Submit pics of before and after of the ICE BLASTING..

Harri-- I used to own an original, numbers matching T. The paint was also original...not original "color"..."original paint" (sorry, I tend to get on my soapbox about this). As far as T mechanicals go, I found it's not too big a deal to upgrade. But, that said, MFI will make a difference in value, so keep the MFI if you can. My car is now owned by Pelican member 'daepp'.

I would try to source the MFI system. I would also consider putting in some E cams. E cams with the higher compression pistons will give one heck of an engine. It will go like stink from idle to redline.

Good luck and have fun!
BK