Pog's Sterling (CCC293)

[letterman7]

Sort of. When the engine is warming up they also serve for the overall gas being served during the range of rpm. Will it stay running, even if running rich? In that video it seemed like it was struggling a little. Funny thing about VW engines.. they want to be run at speed, not just idling. I'm thinking that if you did all the prep work on the step-by step setup, adjusted the volume and bypass when it was warmed up (what's your idle rpm?), if it's safe to run it around the block... I'd run it around the block. Get the engine breathing and see how it reacts. I think what you're seeing "puddling" in the intake is just that - there isn't enough oomph to bring all the fuel into the cylinders. Rev it up by hand and leave it there - take it to 2500 rpm for a minute or two. Then let it come back to idle and see how it sits. If the engine has been "idle" for a long time, it's going to want to work it's way back into running condition.

 

[vpogv]

Well I sent the 34pict3 out for a rebuild in December. I will be running the DVDA distributor when it comes back in and really hope that solves my idling issue. I would be thrilled to know I just can't rebuild a carb vs. something else.

With cold weather setting in I have been half tempted to just start body work to get things straight for primer but before that I am going to deal with the rear suspension and one leaky wheel.

 

[vpogv]

Oh it was so worth the wait! Tim @ Volkbitz made this thing brand new and I may actually send my spare to him as well. This is going to team up with my DVDA and fingers crossed will actually idle. This weekend is shot but hopefully next week I can get it on.

 

[farfegnubbin]

That looks gorgeous! I hope it works as well as it cleaned up. That’s been such a plaguing problem for your project.

Phantom functional issues like that are maddening. One of my cars (red rotary turbo) ran great EXCEPT it wouldn’t restart when hot. You wouldn’t think that would be a crippling problem but it definitely was. Who wants to drive a car that won’t idle or won’t restart for 30 minutes? So yeah, may the gods of smooth idling finally smile upon you.

 

[vpogv]

Well . New carb in and the same results, starts fine but within 60-90 seconds the choke was fully open and the car would die unless I rev a bit. To me it sounds like it's getting too much fuel. I updated the engine thread with my latest update.

 

[vpogv]

Well compression test shows #1 is shot and a poor mans leak down points to burned exhaust valves. After a few days to ponder and talking with a semi-local VW guy I am going to yank the engine and verify crankshaft play. If there is no play then I will have him rebuild the heads and I'll throw on new jugs and pistons with everything apart. Hoping to have it done for $600 or so total - which is doable.

If there is crank play then... well I'll be SOL for a while while I save for a full rebuild.

 

[Nic]

ACK! That sucks man. But at least you have a culprit now.

 

[Brett Proctor]

So not hearing any more about this I guess your SOL

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WOW just tried to put a laughing smile in and all the emoji's look like there from 10 years ago. Nothing animated.

 

[vpogv]

So not hearing any more about this I guess your SOL

Note
WOW just tried to put a laughing smile in and all the emoji's look like there from 10 years ago. Nothing animated.

Haha, not SOL just yet just been busy. Hoping to have it out and on the stand this weekend to get things torn apart.

 

[vpogv]

Got the engine pulled and all torn down today so it's ready to head up this week to get hopefully just the heads rebuilt. I felt like there was excessive play in the crank so I will haul the block up with me to get a 2nd opinion.

 

[ratrog64]

Looks to me like the heads weren't torqued down properly and that's where all the compression was going.

 

[vpogv]

Looks to me like the heads weren't torqued down properly and that's where all the compression was going.

I agree except that wouldn't explain the leak down test results. Sure it wasn't a perfect test but exhaust valve was definitely leaking from #1 and the heads showed poor torque on #2.

 

[ratrog64]

What is important now is you get it redone and back together!!!!!

Best of luck!

 

[vpogv]

This weekend I hauled the heads the bottom end up to a VW engine guru an hour north. He tore the questionable head apart right there and showed me what was wrong (valve guides were toast). Then was nice enough to measure the endplay for me - .039... NOT GOOD!

All that being said - say hello to engine #3! Got it in tonight and it started just need to set the timing and I should be good to roll this spring.

 

[vpogv]

Engine is in and the leaking sump gasket turned out to be due to 4 of the 6 stud threads being stripped in the block. They were already tapped out to 7mm bolts so ended up going with an oversized 8mm to 6mm stud. Now I have to try and get all the remaining metal bits out of the block.

I am overly concerned about the bits of metal from the drilling/ tapping process. I wiped them out the best I could, next I'll flush with oil and then do a brief engine run to get the remaining bits trapped in the strainer. Drain, replace the strainer and that's should do it.

 

[vpogv]

After some discussion oil won't be fluid enough to flush out the shavings but diesel will. So the plan is to flush with diesel half a dozen times, fit an external oil filter to help trap whatever remains, do an oil change or two and cross my fingers!

Over the last 2 weeks I ended up ordering a CB Performance Maxi 26 (in and out) pump, AN lines and filter mount. This is as close to a full flow I can get without worrying about MORE metal shavings in the engine by drilling and tapping a new line. Today I ordered a new exhaust to ensure that my filter placement will work so that I don't have to move things around a 2nd time. Hopefully I have everything in hand by this weekend.

In the meantime I pulled my leaking centerline off, popped the tire off and resealed the halves with a bit of windshield/glass silicone. Updates to come!

 

[vpogv]

Exhaust showed up, like Letterman warned the exhaust will need a little modifying to fit under the rear but it's a good start and shouldn't take much to angle it a bit. Oil pump and cover are installed and once I make up the mounting bracket for the filter I will finally make and route the new lines.

 

[ratrog64]

Where did you buy the exhaust? That's a Tri-Mill dual cannon set up right?

 

[vpogv]

Where did you buy the exhaust? That's a Tri-Mill dual cannon set up right?

That it is. Equal length and seemed to get better reviews than the EMPI counterpart. Got it from SoCal Imports as they got back to me stating they had 1 left. Reviews for them had me second guessing myself but I had 0 issues and I'd buy from them again.

I'll haul the valence up tomorrow and hopefully get better fitment pictures.

 

[ratrog64]

That it is. Equal length and seemed to get better reviews than the EMPI counterpart. Got it from SoCal Imports as they got back to me stating they had 1 left. Reviews for them had me second guessing myself but I had 0 issues and I'd buy from them again.

I'll haul the valence up tomorrow and hopefully get better fitment pictures.

That's the same exhaust on my latest Gulf-Sterling car. It is a nice exhaust. I'm very happy with it and love the sound. I want another one but have not found one available lately.