Thank you, and that information is certainly worth more than 2 cents. In fact, if it were worth only 2 cents, then why would you bother posting it.
If this turns out to be the root cause of the problem, then maybe it will also explain why the oil temp would not come up until we taped over the oil cooler. And, maybe that would be an indication to others out there, seeing the same symptom. I will let you all know what the source of the seizure was, if it can be determined. I wish the manufacturer of this engine were that close by, so I could just ask him to take care of it for me as I am real tired of doing all this work with no FUN. I am ready for some FUN. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is OVER. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -------Original Message------- We found the cause to be a faulty oil valve. As I understand it, the VWs have an oil valve whose job is to bypass the oil cooler when the engine is cold. If that valve does not work, then you get insufficient lubrication of the thrust bearing, and you're done. My 2 cents worth.
