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6n2 GTI 1.6 16v Engine Rebuild - What parts are needed?

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:03 pm
by noncompusmentis
Hi all, I need some help!

I've got a 6n2 GTI that needs an top end rebuild as the engine was tapping. I thought it may be a sticky hydraulic tappet, so I shoved some engine flush through as a kill or cure solution.

Typically, as my luck would have it... I killed it!

The valve stem oil seals are shot and the tapping has stayed.

So I need to have a bit of a rebuild. The last engine that I rebuilt was an aircooled Beetle engine, so I need a bit of advice on what parts I should buy in readiness for the engine removal, strip down, rebuild and re-installation.

I'm thinking I need:
Valve stem oil seals x 16
Head gasket
Exhaust gasket
'Instant' gasket for rocker cover and sump
Cambelt kit... might as well while it's in bits!

I was hoping to find some miracle kit on GSF or similar like I used to buy for my aircooled engines, but it's not that simple!

Can I ask for your help to make sure I get all I need? Any suggestions welcome.

Cheers
Andy :)