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zerocool5468
Jun-24th-08, 1:25 pm
well i'm going to bite the bullet here pretty soon and buy a connecting rod kit. everyone says its the best insurance policy for my car and i know it will help me sleep better at night. but i don't have the knowledge/skills or tools to install them. i was hoping someone on the boards could recommend a good shop or person to help me get it done. thanks.
srs14
Jun-24th-08, 7:36 pm
i could do it. what motor?
zerocool5468
Jun-24th-08, 8:44 pm
it's a 1.8t motor. practically new motor, only 14,000 miles. the kit has everything you need to do the job.
srs14
Jun-25th-08, 8:49 am
link to the kit? and your talking 1.8t vw right?
zerocool5468
Jun-25th-08, 12:24 pm
yea it's a 1.8t vw from a 2005 golf gti. here's the kit specs.


Rod Install Kit 06A3-19

AWD/AWW/AWP/AWM/AMB/APH/AWV

Parts required to install aftermarket rods in 1.8T

Parts included


All parts are OEM quality

Integrated Engineering Rods*


CroMo rods with 19mm pin

Rod Bearings


OEM tangless bearings to fit IE rods

Dirko silicone sealant OR Copper/Rubber Gasket


For Oil Pan

Head Bolts


OEM stretch style 10mm bolt

Head Gasket Set


Complete w/Head Gasket, Valve cover Gasket, Cam Seals, cam tensioner gasket, Valve Stem Seals, Intake and Exhaust Gaskets, coolant gooseneck O-ring. (specify large or small port)

Total Price


$575.00


it's from qedpower.com
srs14
Jun-25th-08, 10:07 pm
will you have the engine already out?
zerocool5468
Jun-25th-08, 10:26 pm
no, you don't have to take the engine out to do it. remove head and drop the oil pan is what most people do.
srs14
Jun-25th-08, 10:51 pm
that sounds iffy. and my garage has a car sitting in it without a motor already. if you wanted to bring me the engine then i can do it. but it will be awhile before i can get my car together.
zerocool5468
Jun-25th-08, 11:05 pm
i really don't want to take the engine out.
srs14
Jun-25th-08, 11:15 pm
well it will be awhile before i can do it.
zerocool5468
Jun-25th-08, 11:38 pm
think you could get to it this summer? i'd really like to have it done before school starts so i have some transport. from what i've read its a 10 hour job if you work really hard on it. but it will probably end up being more like 14 or so at a medium pace.