Wendy

NOTE: This is my first official engine block rebuild from the ground up. So, till it's running, I wouldn't follow it.

Engine Rebuild

The head on visual inspection looks good.

The lower block on visual inspection looks straight, but cylinder walls have glazed smooth.

Machine Shop

I plan to use Gene's Engine Services which is close to my house. They had good reviews and a local Vanagon user used them for their Subie heads.

05/06/24 - I plan to take the head to be inspected and pressure checked as take the lower block & crank to be cleaned, measured and verified within spec.

Engine Rebuild Parts

I obtained the following parts from Cascade German

First Purchase: 01/05/24

• Piston Set, 1.9L TDI Standard ASV 1 $598.00

Total: $598.00

Second Purchase: 05/02/24

• H-Beam Forged Connecting Rod Set, 1.9 1Z AHU ALH BEW BRM 1 $494.99
• Connecting Rod Bearing Set, 1Z AHU ALH 1 $38.89
• Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt, 4cyl 10 $29.90
• Main Bearing Set, 4 Cylinder 1 $39.49
• Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Set, 4-Cylinder 1987-2007 1 $18.89
• Intermediate Shaft O Ring, Mk1-3 4 Cylinder 1 $1.24
• Crankshaft Seal Cover Gasket, Rear 1 $3.89
• Valve Stem Seal Set, 7mm 1 $6.89

Total: $634.18

Third Purchase: 05/02/24

This was purchased on Amazon

• ARP 202-5041 Main Stud Kit for Nissan L20 Series - This also if you contact ARP fits the 1.9 TDI reference TDIClub

Engine Build Process

I used the following Engine Assembly Lube & Oil

• Liqui Moly LM 48 Installation Paste - For most items.

• Permatex 81950 Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube - For pivoting items like wrist pin