Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 4:22 pm
Nice.
I don't think it looks too bad, for a motor that has 125K and was run dry until seized. Seems like too much slack in the cam chain.
What do you guys think?
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Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 9:30 pm
Got to the intake tonight. Had to unbolt the passengers motor mount and jack up the motor to reach the intake bolts on the upper intake runners. Anyway...
I don't think it looks too bad, for a motor that has 125K and was run dry until seized. Seems like too much slack in the cam chain.
What do you guys think?
I don't think it looks too bad, for a motor that has 125K and was run dry until seized. Seems like too much slack in the cam chain.
What do you guys think?
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 9:39 pm
Looks like the chain is broke.
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 9:40 pm
Can i have the cam magnet off that?
EDIT: And some other stuff if you don't want it?
EDIT: And some other stuff if you don't want it?
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 9:49 pm
Possible, I could see how that could happen. I'll have to dig into it when I pull the motor.
I may need it for the swap. But if I get this AAA long block I could share the love if I have extra parts. I'll keep you updated, I'm planning on making a deal with the yard on it tomorrow.
I may need it for the swap. But if I get this AAA long block I could share the love if I have extra parts. I'll keep you updated, I'm planning on making a deal with the yard on it tomorrow.
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Wed 30, 2011 9:50 pm
Awesome! 
good luck on the swap.
good luck on the swap.
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Thu 31, 2011 4:10 pm
Purchased the AAA block today. Also made a deal to throw in a few extra parts from another MKIV with the motor. Time to get that dead weight pulled out and on a stand.
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Mar Thu 31, 2011 6:55 pm
deads a understatemant lol
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Apr Fri 01, 2011 11:28 am
My VR6 seems to like loose/broken timing chains! Not really.
Re: Project Alaska 2K
Posted: Apr Mon 04, 2011 12:55 am
Not broken, just some slack. Well, a lot of slack now.
Some melted bearings
Block is still solid and the crank is OK, but the rod journals would need machined and polished, or just get a new crank. Mains look great. Oil pump turns smoothly. This may be a great donor block is someone wants to bore it over
Ordered a Sachs VR6 clutch kit and flywheel, 70C thermostat, crack pipe and various seals.