2.7T Block Prep, Rear Main Seal Install, Piston Repair

Today we're taking a look at some of the prep work I did to a used 2.7T block, which will be my candidate for our 2.7T Build Off Challenge. I look at cleaning and painting the block, installing a new rear main seal, and repairing some damage on the piston tops from a timing belt failure.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Block Disassembly
1:14 Vacuuming
1:36 Cleaning
2:50 Painting
3:32 Replacing Rear Main Seal
5:05 Rear Main Seal Torque Specs
6:23 Piston Damage Repair
9:54 Conclusion
9:58 2.8 Heads Teaser

[@booneylander]

I'm curious to know what everyone thinks about running those damaged pistons on K04s? Would you want to swap pistons? Would you be worried about the rods? Would you just send it?

[@blakegoss8720]

only way to properly send it is to ring it out to 8500rpm!

[@booneylander]

@@blakegoss8720 agreed

[@bquattrog]

I’m still reeling at the cleanliness of those pistons. As soon as I can find a source for diesel I’m cleaning some stuff!

[@booneylander]

I can drop some off for you as well.

[@AlexRodriguez-pc4tr]

Thank you for taking the time to make a video. I wish i had the mechanical ability to do this to my baby

[@PBGarage]

Only way to develop it is by learning and then applying that knowledge!

[@viktorboksai2250]

Just about to rebuild my 2.7 . Great video brother this will guide me through . Keep up the good job . Respect

[@PBGarage]

Thanks man really appreciate the feedback!

[@mariosolorzano7657]

I did this..but used grey silicone... is that gasket necessary??? when I removed my rear main cover I didn't see a gasket..

[@PBGarage]

I’m not sure how necessary but the kit I got had the gasket in it. It seems like a pretty elaborate gasket because it’s got what seems like flow controlling holes in the one part of it.

[@blake-hz5vx]

can this be done with the upper pan on? I'm replacing my clutch and have read this should be done aswell.

[@PBGarage]

Yup, you can.

[@Flatlandproductionz]

What did the 2.8 heads come off of?

[@PBGarage]

They’re off a 2.8 Passat. I think any of the 30V V6s heads work, so like 2.8 B5 A4s, 2.8 Passats, 2.8 C5 A6s. There’s probably more too.