1.8L JH 8V engine tear down.

[scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

Red loctite is what we used in the shop, in the the day for the sealant.

Hammer and a drift works, I actually use a seal installer. You can use it if
you want.

Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: <pbureau@attbi.com>
To: "Shawn c Meze" <skerocdriver@juno.com>
Cc: <amalventano1@comcast.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: 1.8L JH 8V engine tear down.


> talking about the freeze plugs, got one to fill on the
> 3a block I have the plug it self, should there be
> anything special about how to install them (hammer and
> block of wood. form of glue???)
> --
> ====
> ATS - Patrick Bureau
> 1985 8v Euro GTX 3A/JH Project
> (show car)
> 1985 8v Euro GT Project (Daily Drive)
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> >
> >
> > On Sun, 15 Sep 2002 23:43:24 -0400 Allyn <amalventano1@comcast.net>
> > writes:
> > > hrm, along those freeze plug lines, the trailer donor had a rebuild
> > > 2.0 16v in it. it sat in a yard for about a year and a half. when i
> > > got the car and yanked the engine, one of the freeze plugs was
> > > missing. everything else looks perfect other than that. is it
> > > possible that the freeze plug just popped out over the winter?
> >
> >
> > Dont risk it. Dont take cheapass shortcuts either. Not when it comes to
> > the motor. Since its out already, remove all (#4) the freeze plugs and
> > replace them, they're CHEAP!!! Just do it and be done with it. No
worries
> > is what your after right? Its much easier to change freeze plugs out of
> > the car than when its in.
> >
> > I dont know what you guys see in 16V's. They got tons more annoying
parts
> > to remove and install. Sheist. :)
> >
> >
> > Shawn Méze   (finished building 2.0L 16v shortblock. kehrist.)
> > 86' Jetta GLi 8V   88' Corvette -SS- #30  2001 SDR Solo2 Champion
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