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Originally Posted by porsche930dude
I would clean it, put it in the car and worry about its problems as they come up. But im cheap.
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I agree that's all I did with my 2.2,stripped it down to a longblock replaced all gaskets and seals,inspected chain cases and fitted tentioner collars,reset valve clearances after checking rocker gear,resurfaced valve covers etc.
MY engine had no history except for a comment" it was running prior to removal"  ,I did notice it had been apart and presumed a top end build had been done @ some stage.
It started easily after sitting for 18yrs,lots of smoke and soot but then settled with great oil pressure and no strange noises......this proved you can get lucky.
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1985 944 2.7 motor,1989 VW Corrado 16v,57 project plastic speedster t4 power,1992 mk3 Golf,2005 a4 b7 qt avant 3.0 tdi,1987 mk2 Golf GTI,1973 914,2.2t to go in.
Past cars, 17 aircooled VW's and lots of BMW's
KP 13/3/1959-21/11/2014 RIP my best friend.
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