My DSM questions.

[bigbird94]

Hello, I am new to posting on this site but having been reading the tech articles and working on my cars for years now. I recently acquired a 1992 Talon TSI AWD auto with 80k miles. The first day I had the car it started smoking and died. After reconnecting a starter wire that wiggled off when it died I got it to start. It was making loud knock, I instantly shut it off and began to pull the engine. With the engine out I diagnosed a failed oil pump/ balance shaft. I am ready to do an engine freshening and need advice. Here is what I have planned so far.....
-New OEM oil pump
-DSM graveyard B/S delete
-Full fel pro gasket kit
-New OEM timing kit
-Anything else while im in there?

The car already had arp head studs and an 85.5mm Cometic metal head gasket. The head looks like it has minor imperfections. I plan on cleaning the engine block with chemicals and get it as clean as possible. My worry is the head. Should I suck it up and pay to get it disassembled, decked, and rebuilt. Or can is there a solid DIY method to clean it up. I of course plan to check valve clearences and flatness on both the head and deck. I should also add that I plan to use the composite fel pro head gasket.

Sorry if this is the wrong section or too lengthy.

Thanks for reading.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Pauly D]

I would take the head to a machine shop and get it re-surfaced and also change the water pump while your in their with a oem unit.

 

[DSMGary]

I would take the head to a machine shop and get it re-surfaced and also change the water pump while your in their with a oem unit.

I agree with Pauly.

Not sure what your plans are with the car, personally i would get the head port/polished and valve angles reworked, wouldn't hurt to replace the valve stem seals and taking a look at the valve guides for wear. Just my 2c

edit: also consider some new 3g lifters (if u need them)

 

[bigbird94]

I want to run the car with regrind 272s and a 14b with jackal speed density and learn to tune then go to a holset hx35 and 1000cc injectors etc down the road. If I do get the head rebuilt it will be with all new valves, seats, 3g lifters, and a mild port, I just want it on the road for the rest of the season without breaking the bank.

 

[bertrenolds]

I recomend the gates timing belt kit Gates PowerGrip TCK167 - Timing Belt Component Kit | O'Reilly Auto Parts
It has everything you need.
And make sure you use a nice torque wrench!

 

[bigbird94]

Im going with all OEM but thanks anyway.

 

[Bud92gsx]

When are you getting a new turbo..I'll take the 13g if it's cheap enough..Or i'll take the whole car, that thing is CLEAN...

 

[bigbird94]

The car in the picture is not mine. I got it with a 14b on it but if I change plans Ill pm you.

 

[Boostinsideways]

I would recommend that gates set too. Gates is better than OEM for less money. If you go with the kevlar gates belt its about the same price.

 

[92AWDHX40]

I used non oem water pump for OVER 15 years no problems, oem belt now before other brands never problems. Also there are timing belt kits out there for a good price everything you need. The good thing is one the mainteance is done your good to go.

 

[bigbird94]

Order is in on a full OEM timing belt kit. I might have gone with gates had I read this an hour ago....