For me, definite yes.

 

Replace only the nuts, which get high torque. The low torque bolts are fine to re-use.

 

Soooo,

Plan is below.

Finally got the rod nuts/bearings, rings
Mains/ new girdle nuts arrive next week.
Current plan;

* Is assembly lube used anywhere on lower half? Or just oil?
* loctite / antisieze on any bolts/nuts?

• Continue cleaning the crank - oil passages seem like they are cleaning out well. I have made some air nozzles and straws that get into the passages well.
• Not modify any oil passages, as the threads are not decisive. At least I cannot find anything specific. Chime in if other is advised.
• Perform TB 8806 on the original pistons / oil holes.
• Balance Pistons - Possibly rods
• Balance crank? Is this necessary?
• Find the correct roller for the sealant application. HELP???
• Tank everything again
• Check crank oil passages again
• Install the mains.
• Install crank
  • WSM directs to install oil seals. Is this necessary or recommended at this time?

o Should I install the pistons on the crank prior to joining the block? Does it matter?

• Roll out sealer
• Join halves
• Install oil pump
• Torque as advised

What did I miss?

Any other helps?


Install pistons, rod bearings, and new nuts

• Verify piston/rod orientation to block
• Correct ring gaps
• Correct ring positions

Thanks as always.

John

 

 

Here's a revised PDF I put together covering most of the girdle assembly. The verbiage is almost all GB's with some additions by me. I had mine laminated.

 

you are definitely on my Christmas card list now.

 

Can we get it in wallet size cards as well

 

That is wallet size.

 

Thank you for this, Kevin!

 

I realized that I only ordered the M 12 nuts.

After looking up the spec on the M 10 nuts I am wondering if I need to get them from a Porsche vendor or do standard hex nuts with nylon insert that are grade 8 sufficient.?

About 4 dollars difference each.