I-5 crankshaft differences? (MC-1 ==> 4ksq project)

[auditude at neta.com]

Wow, does that also apply to MC-1-equipped '87 5kt fwd
automatics?

I thought I had asked this question before of the list, and the
response was that even the auto tranny equipped cars had pilot
bearing holes in them end of the cranks.

That would be an unanticipated hurdle for me.  As of yesterday, I
got the rest of the wiring harness removed from the engine
compartment (unthreaded back to the firewall at least), and the
axles are disconnected now.  I just have to pull the downpipe, and I
think I should be able to remove the engine/tranny from the donor.
(then pull the steering rack and install that in my '88 5kcstq, which
now is the pilot bearing removed).

By the way, while anyone's reading, where should I look for the
tools to install the new pilot bearing, and also to install the rear
main seal.  I did many searches of the online tool companies, and
didn't find anything for this for an Audi.

Thanks,

Ken

 Pat <tm2 at zipcon.net> wrote:
>
> Ameer
>
> One difference is some cranks have a hole in the end
> for the plot bearing.  My old KH engine crank did
> not have this feature since it was out of a auto trans
> car. Pat
> Kirkland, WA Ameer Antar wrote:
>
> > Anyone know what the difference is between all the different
> > crankshafts for Audi 5-cyl. engines? The KH motor has a different
> > part # than the MC, and the later MC even has a different
> > number....althout the replacement part #'s are the same for the KH
> > and early  MC...according to the family album. Any idea in what the
> > difference is? Can they be swapped? How about for non-turbo I-5's?
> > Is it weaker or anything bad about using a non-turbo crank in a
> > turbo? Any ideas much appreciated.
> >> -ameer