TDI Powers 350 Engine Rebuild

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Let the fun, begin!

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[appyarry]

Let the fun, begin!

They do look good. I'm interested in getting mine done, so just a couple of questions?

How do they mask/blank off areas that you don't want powder coating?

Do they put on an undercoat then topcoat or just one coat?

ROC?

Many thanks,

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Let the fun, begin!

They do look good. I'm interested in getting mine done, so just a couple of questions?

How do they mask/blank off areas that you don't want powder coating?

Do they put on an undercoat then topcoat or just one coat?

ROC?

Many thanks,

Not sure what they do exactly! They mask it off with some heat resistant stuff you can still see it on the inspection bung holes. They have to treat magnesium with something first then powder coat.. Just over £100 for the 3 cases..

[SpringerMan]

All useful stuff for us novice types, in the middle of changing oil seals kickstart etc Just had gaskets and seals from Force mc.should be back together tonight if I remember which way the seals go in the casing,all good fun.

[SpringerMan]

any chance of an overall (rough) cost for the work.minus labour of course. eg rebore ,piston,rings ,gaskets etc.

brian

Glad the rebuild posts are proving useful..

Ball park figure Brian on the motors currently being worked on is between 400 and 750.. that includes a bit for my time all new seals and gaskets, bearings where needed, piston/ rings/ clutches as necessary plus anything else that is worn/missing increases cost, all head decoked and valves lapped back in, cylinder honed then test ran on test bed for 6 minutes..

If casings require powdercoating/painting/stainless fastners that adds up another couple of hundred approx..

No two motors are the same, some come with parts already purchased, i just fit em..

At least then you'll have a motor that should last another 30 odd years!....

Hi minter a question for u just about to put my clutch casing back after changing oil seals. Is there o ring seal to go on the drive shaft before the casing goes back on. Looking at peak riders video which is good but they do not mention it. Mine had one on! Cheers

[Wirralman]

Is there o ring seal to go on the drive shaft before the casing goes back on. Looking at peak riders video which is good but they do not mention it. Mine had one on! Cheers

Hi Geoff

it's always worth checking the Commercial Parts list

found here http://mtridersclub.freewebspace.com/index_1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Go to club files then MT350e then 2340-H-200-721 and download the document

I refitted a clutch casing only this morning, but I'm not sure exactly where you are talking about
Cheers
Eric

[SpringerMan]

hi Eric thanks for yourcomments have downloaded a different parts doc. much more detailed than what i had.Kraig might be up tomorrow to give me a hand. cheers Geoff

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any chance of an overall (rough) cost for the work.minus labour of course. eg rebore ,piston,rings ,gaskets etc.

brian

Glad the rebuild posts are proving useful..

Ball park figure Brian on the motors currently being worked on is between 400 and 750.. that includes a bit for my time all new seals and gaskets, bearings where needed, piston/ rings/ clutches as necessary plus anything else that is worn/missing increases cost, all head decoked and valves lapped back in, cylinder honed then test ran on test bed for 6 minutes..

If casings require powdercoating/painting/stainless fastners that adds up another couple of hundred approx..

No two motors are the same, some come with parts already purchased, i just fit em..

At least then you'll have a motor that should last another 30 odd years!....

Hi minter a question for u just about to put my clutch casing back after changing oil seals. Is there o ring seal to go on the drive shaft before the casing goes back on. Looking at peak riders video which is good but they do not mention it. Mine had one on! Cheers

Hi Geoff,

If you mean an O ring behind the bottom pulley yes, there is one but you can fit this after the clutch case is fitted if you like. But fit before fitting the bottom pulley!

Hope youre all sorted

Gary

[SpringerMan]

thanks i have downloaded some better diags. hope to have it back together tomorrow thanks for your reply cheers Geoff

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Update on TDI Petes motor...



Clutch all cleaned out and very slight grooves filed flat, Pete had replaced the plates and springs a few years ago and all are in perfect condition still..



Centre Nut torqued up and new lock tab fitted..



Crank cases cleaned up and given a couple of coats of heat ressitant satin paint to match the freshely powder coated outer cases..



Now its the heads turn for some TLC. Cam shaft removal tool fitted ready to remove cam..



Georges valve spring compressor in action again.. A great bit of kit..

Georges stainless fastner kit is going on next as well as the top end.. Head is off to Engineering firm to remove 2x exhaust studs which where snapped off..