advice needed with changing conrods

[seatcupramad23]

ok being on the net for the past 3 weeks researching on how difficult it is to change rods. i've made up my mind now that this is something i want to do myself as it would be a great learning experience and save me money in long term (i hope) . after reader jame judd and graham's rr its enspired me to crack on myself . advice i need is that i've been told you can change the rods with the block still in the car (connected to engine mounts) ? lastly the list of tools i will need ?

i'm guessing.

1. basic tool kit with spanners , wrench and allen and torx keys
2. jack stands
3. plastigauge
4. ring expander
5. hammer

have i missed anything out ? and lastly steps

 

[offitmassive]

piston ring compressor tool. Big end bearings. Oil. Torque wrench both 1/2" and 3/8". Multi spline bit set.

 

[seatcupramad23]

ok brilliany cheers added to list

 

[Ronin225]

Have a watch of these videos showing it first, then decide if you think you can do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPYIUylUW9I

 

[seatcupramad23]

watch all five episodes mate

 

[seatcupramad23]

where can i get in uk , vw bentley manual ?

 

[alias]

A bit of advice, do not under any circumstances mix the big ends up between ConRods - they are a mated pair and do not mix!! When they make the ConRods they freeze them and shock them to form a crack that splits the rod from the big end. These cracks match perfectly, but only on the respective rods and big ends that they come from.

Also, you will need safety goggles - when removing the circlip that holds the piston gudgeon pin to the small end there is a chance that this will fly off and relocate itself in your eye. These are nasty little biggers to get in and out and will require a small flat headed screwdriver or a sharp tipped tool of equal strength in order to work under the circlip.

Keep the exposed engine block and removed parts under cover when not working on them to prevent dirt and crap getting in them.

 

[seatcupramad23]

cheers for advice

 

[LEE69]

where can i get in uk , vw bentley manual ?

ebay mate

 

[seatcupramad23]

yeah look at it mate , its like £85

 

[LEE69]

You are soooooo looking in the wrong place

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-LEON...erature_ET&hash=item3366104b52#ht_7121wt_1263

Says seat but covers all the vag group from memory

 

[seatcupramad23]

ok cheers lee just bought one hope it works

 

[lcrsammy]

You are soooooo looking in the wrong place

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-LEON...erature_ET&hash=item3366104b52#ht_7121wt_1263

Says seat but covers all the vag group from memory

Sorry bidi know you said it covers all bag, but u reckon it covers an LCR?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LEE69]

Pretty sure it does

 

[lcrsammy]

Thanks lee, just realised in my first post it was supposed to say buddy not bidi lol.

 

[James.Judd.1]

Assembaly lube, bore deglazer, piston ring grinder

 

[seatcupramad23]

wher do i get bore deglazer from ?

 

[James.Judd.1]

I will find out the companies name as I have completely forgot! Im sure you can pick them up on ebay cheap though

 

[seatcupramad23]

already search mate to be honest

 

[James.Judd.1]

search cylinder hone mate