Doghouse Engines
Part name: build or rebuild your long block type 1 from the main bearings out
Part number: ylb1
Your cost: $500.00
Description: To have your type 1 VW long block built from the main bearings out by us, you must supply the following:
  • A clean long block. Pressure wash at a car wash or steam clean the engine before bringing it to be rebuilt
  • Bring the long block, which consists of:
    • The drain plate on the bottom
    • The flywheel on the back
    • No pulley on the front
    • No shrouding or tin or exhaust
    • Nothing on top
    • Drain the oil. Bring with no oil in it
  • $500 for labor only, with parts, machine work, and any related shipping being extra.
I will tear it down to the bare block & inspect the block, crank journals & rods.
If the rods need rebuilt, they'll get sent out for: rebushing, end to end balancing & mate balancing & new nuts.
If the crank needs work of any kind, it will most likely get replaced.
The crank gear 'set' will be reused unless damaged from a 'blow up'.
The block will be cleaned in our solvent tank, rinsed with Super Clean & water then blown dry with compressed air, then inspected. If the block needs align boring it'll get sent out for that & new main bearings with the rear main cut to fit.
The flywheel will be cleaned in our solvent tank.
All new bearings go inside for the crank & rods & cam.
The cam will be inspected for pits or other wear as well as the lifters. If ANY pitting or wear is present, you will get a new cam & lifters. If you have a rivet on gear, you'll get a bolt on gear for this build.
The end play will be set using new shims if necessary.
The gland nut & washer will be replaced with a new one.
The oil pump will get inspected for pitting or wear. If any is found you'll get a new oil pump.
The pressure relief spring & plunger kit will be replaced with new.
I'll install a new piston & cylinder kit with Total Seal Gapless 2nd rings.
I'll inspect & possibly reuse your heads (they will NOT be cleaned other than a rinse in the solvent tank). If they leak or are cracked you'll get new heads.
I'll install new pushrod tubes & seals. I'll clean & blow out the pushrods.
I'll inspect & reinstall your valve train at the correct lash & install the valve covers.
A new engine gasket kit will be used & you'll get the left over gaskets & seals.