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can these ally blocked motors be re-bored without specialist re-linering?
The Aluminum blocks require pistons to have the Mahle prioreitary Grafal coating. Unfortunately a custom set of Mahle pistons will run you $1200-$1400USD+ which is why every Aluminum block we did , we used Steel sleeves (so sleeved the block) and custom JE pistons.
If you are going to start with an Alloy block , don't use the open deck units. The cost of custom Darton Sleeves outweight the cost of sourcing a closed deck unit.
 
Dowels

Any of you guys have issues with the locating dowels between head and block? I stripped my ABF , and was comparing the bits with my ALT 06x block , and 1 of the locating dowels is slightly off . maybe 4-5mm away from where I need it to be .:confused:
 
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Any of you guys have issues with the locating dowels between head and block? I stripped my ABF , and was comparing the bits with my ALT 06x block , and 1 of the locating dowels is slightly off . maybe 4-5mm away from where I need it to be .:confused:
Drill the cylinder head since the dowel pin is the align the head gasket.
 
Thank you Rhuss

I would like to say a huge public thank you to RhussJr , for putting up with all my haggling , stupidity , inane questions and rambling phone calls , and for sending me some gorgeous pistons and other special ingredients to put my 06b-16v hybrid together . Top guy , a total gentleman , and very very fair prices. And bear in mind he had to send the parts over 3500 miles! Hope to deal with you again RhussJr . :):thumbup::biggrinsanta:
 
I would like to say a huge public thank you to RhussJr , for putting up with all my haggling , stupidity , inane questions and rambling phone calls , and for sending me some gorgeous pistons and other special ingredients to put my 06b-16v hybrid together . Top guy , a total gentleman , and very very fair prices. And bear in mind he had to send the parts over 3500 miles! Hope to deal with you again RhussJr . :):thumbup::biggrinsanta:
:thumbup: for Rodney
top Gentlemen / Partner.:beer:
 
Back from the dead.

Ordered a new set of cast, stock diameter 9A pistons yesterday to replace the oversize set that I have as there is no need to bore the new 06A block that I have. I will be reviving the engine build as a simple and fresh motor replacement in the GLI.

Late Update Edit:

The pistons came in shortly after my post above and I can't be more pleased as they are OEM Mahle made in Germany. This will be a nice build with a few performance upgrades and factory reliability.
 
Was anything ever done with the 16vg60 brackets you were talking about making? I will be redoing my 16V twin screw project starting this year and if it's possible I may upgrade to the modern blocks. Starting basically from scratch is the perfect time to get into something like this if it's reasonable to pursue.
 
Yes , only works if you don't want A/C though.
Not an issue here, it's in a Mk2 Scirocco so the only issue I would see having is where the alternator location would be since it could interfere with the front crossmember if the alternator is mounted below the charger. I have the BBM brackets already if they're needed. I would love more info on this.

I should probably also mention that I am not using the G60 charger. I'm running the 2087 Autorotor with the BBM adapter plate on the stock G60 bracket currently.
 
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