Rebuild??

[USDefender]

Here's my current status on 200 Tdi with 167k on it. My mechanic suggested I throw in new rings/bearings while I have it tore down this far. I only tore it down this far to paint block. I didn't think it would need rings/bearing until many Ks later. Any thoughts?

[weeds]

I would have put new rings in while the head was off.....I guessing the crank shaft will need to be removed now?

[jon3950]

At 167k it shouldn't need rings and bearings, but equally it must be at least 20 years old.

You sound like you are putting a lot of effort into this rebuild. If it were me and I had already stripped it down that far, I would be doing everything and putting a completely refreshed motor back in. You've already done the hard part, why not finish it off?

Cheers,
Jon

[loanrangie]

If the isn't coming off then I would leave , maybe in another 100k but even then probably won't need them.

[rangieman]

If you have it on the engine stand and the car is going to be a keeper why not while you have it that close as it is easier where it is than in the car.
Do the t/belt as well and new head gasket (Just for JC):p