Found this yesterday on my 2.7L after it knocked the plug wire off in 2nd gear:
I've done a few engine assemblies/disassemblies/engine conversions etc in my watercooled VW life but I'm new to these cars and engines. By new I mean I'm within the first week of ownership...so this is my baptism by fire if you will. The engine has already been through the major overhaul including case split, full work-up within the last 50k miles and the pedigree was communicated as RS pistons/heads with dilivar studs. I'm ready to jump into this job tonight and to see it through to completion. I have a plethora of tools and a well lit modern garage to clutter up with engine removal.
My question to you, the seasoned head stud replacers, are the basic requirements to complete the job. I have these parts in my cart here and I'm staring cross eyed at my credit card:
1) 1974-77 Complete engine gasket kit: 10-0904-106-M17
2) Supertec Headstud kit: SPTC-HSK-1
3) 90MM Piston ring set, quantity 6: 911-103-939-00-M42
4) Piston Ring Compressor Set (TOL-KD850)... narrow enough to install piston through bottom of the jug so no rod removal required.
Am I missing anything else? The engine job is fresh enough in the car (chain tensionsers, alternator done 500 miles back for example) that the majority of the fasteners are fresh. I would prefer to limit time waiting for parts to come by mail if possible.
Thanks for the click and responses.
