Hey all, New to the forum and I am from Southern Oregon.
I bought my 2003 TDI Golf 5spd with about 186k on it and have been driving it for about 3500 miles. This last weekend I heard a light tick and pulled over to investigsate, (oil,water,temp,oil pressure was all good). I continued on very easy and the noise turned into more of a knock so I stopped and had the car towed home. I pulled the pan and found #2 cylinder has mashed the rod bearing and had about 1/8" of play in it. I would love to find a new motor but I cannot afford that right now, so I am going to have the crank fixed and do all new bearings and timing belt etc. Is there a shop that specializes in grinding and polishing cranks for these cars that I should send it? I also plan on doing valve seals, rings, and a south bend clutch. Thanks in advance! Brady
I bought my 2003 TDI Golf 5spd with about 186k on it and have been driving it for about 3500 miles. This last weekend I heard a light tick and pulled over to investigsate, (oil,water,temp,oil pressure was all good). I continued on very easy and the noise turned into more of a knock so I stopped and had the car towed home. I pulled the pan and found #2 cylinder has mashed the rod bearing and had about 1/8" of play in it. I would love to find a new motor but I cannot afford that right now, so I am going to have the crank fixed and do all new bearings and timing belt etc. Is there a shop that specializes in grinding and polishing cranks for these cars that I should send it? I also plan on doing valve seals, rings, and a south bend clutch. Thanks in advance! Brady