Line Boring

« **on:** May 16, 2008, 12:16:13 PM »

Anyone know a good machine shop that line bores aircooled VW engines. Also need the heads worked over and a "dry fit" of the short block for clearances etc.... I live in Knoxville but I have a non-VW that will make the trek to Chattanooga if necessary.... I would prefer a Knoxville based shop.

Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.....

-B

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2008, 03:17:29 PM »

I can linebore your case and do your heads. I'm not clear on what you mean "dry fit" for clearances. Im a retired factory trained VW tech after 45 + years on aircools. I work at my home.
I,m in Chatt. If you can't find someone closer to you I'll will be glad help you out. You can P.M. me or call 423-894-3374
David

« **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2008, 06:13:42 PM »

Thanks....I may take you up on that.... What I mean by "dry fit" is- to fit the cam and crank and bearings and lifters, etc... To make sure they all fit properly....

Once again thanks....... Anyone know a good shop a little closer to K-ville....
I don't mind to drive there but with the way fuel prices are...

IntrstlarOvrdrve · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2008, 01:35:08 AM »

Not to threadjack, but what does a line bore typically run?

« **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2008, 10:43:51 PM »

I've never had one done.... I've always bought the cases "ready to assemble". I'm sure it's cheaper than a new or reman case..... Judging buy having head work done, it shouldn't be too bad.....

« **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2008, 10:47:08 PM »

Dang..... Wrong photo....

Just got these out of the hot tank..... One more dip.....Then, off to the shop for a little machining.... I wish I had the equipment to do it myself....

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:20:36 AM »

Cost can vary. Somewhere between $ 50 to $65 depending what has to be done. With the price of new cases being just about "Out'a Sight" I belive a person needs to look at trying to save their orignal case if at all possible or go for a GOOD reman. case. You would be surprised how many cases get tossed when they could have been saved.
If you are going to build a big "Bad Ass" engine ,I think I would go with a new case thats been prep for it. Its just money.
I have had "0" problems with boring as long as the case is not warped though the main bearing journals or cracked somewhere. This you can check before doing anything.

« **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2008, 11:59:58 PM »

I'm still not having any luck..... I may have to come down there.....
I'm gonna try to get a few items ready for the shop...

I'll be in touch

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2008, 04:49:28 PM »

If you come this way be sure to let me know when. I can also do your cly.heads. I'm home 95% of the time.

Brian · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2008, 05:13:13 PM »

Quote from: "Ret.Bugtech"

I'm home 95% of the time.

That is until Albert de Allison is finished, right!? Then you will be cruising the Scenic Hwys!

:lol:

« **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:37:08 PM »

I'll let you know for sure... Can you do the clearances for 90.5mm pistons? Along with the heads? 1776cc

Thanks
-Brad

Ret.Bugtech · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2008, 11:19:23 AM »

No sir . Stock stuff only. Been there ,done that. I'm not getting involved anymore in modifieds. To much trouble.

« **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2008, 11:28:09 AM »

Just thought I would ask... I'm also building a 1776cc along with a 1641cc....

Thanks

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