Doghouse Engines
Part name: build or rebuild your long block type 1 from the rod bearings out
Part number: lb rods out
Your cost: $400.00
Description: To have your type 1 VW long block rebuilt from the rod 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, clutch & p-plate on the back
    • The pulley on the front
    • No shrouding or tin or exhaust
    • The oil cooler or adapter can be there, as well as the distributor, fuel pump & alt stand on top
    • Drain the oil. Bring with no oil in it
  • $400 for labor only, with parts, machine work, and any related shipping being extra.
I will tear it down to the rod bearings, replace the rod bearings, inspect & possibly reuse the rods. If the rods need rebuilt, they'll get sent out for: rebushing, end to end balancing & mate balancing & new nuts.
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.
Of course any gaskets encountered in the process will be replaced with new.