V8 Quattro Transmission install in 200

[Ben Swann]

I'm still trying to get lines and fittings to adapt to this V8 transmission.  I source a
set of lines from Chris at Force5, but they must be from a different version of car as
the lines don't bend in correct dierctions.  That is OK since my plan was to make lines
if I can source the fittings.

However, even these fittings don't seem to mate easily.  My question is:  How much of a
force fit are the lines that go into the V8 Quattro five speed transmission - model
years are around '92.   The hole diameters are around 12mm.  The hole in the rear of the
trans has no O-ring - just a drilled hole apparently and a bolt hole to keep the line
fitting in place. 

The hole in the oil pump - located near the axle flange, is similar size, but has an
O-ring.  I have one line from a car - I don't know where, but this seems to be correct
line.  It is a braided line with straight pipe and an o-ring recess.

I know I'm lacking information on this project.  It did not occur to me that the
transmission oil cooler connections would use anything but a flare fitting or some
fitting that screws in to the pump   The fittings on the lines I got from Chris seem
more like Air Conditioner fittings.

I'm wondering if I am making up my own lines, why not tap the rear return line and
install a barb or nipple fitting. How much pressure are we talking about here?

Any experts by BTDT means or other school or knocks?

ScottD?

Ben

> _____________________________________________ 
> From: 	Ben Swann [mailto:benswann at verizon.net] 
> Sent:	Sunday, September 12, 2010 1:54 PM
> To:	'200q20V mailing list'
> Cc:	'quattro at audifans.com'; 'Ben Swann'; 'Scott DeWitt'
> Subject:	V8 Quattro Transmission install in 200
> 
> 
> I'm in process of installing 5-Speed transmission from V8 Quattro and am running into
> some difficulties I did not foresee.  The original transmission input shaft sheared.
> I got the car after transmission was removed - the P.O. sold it too me when he got the
> uber high estimate to install a replacement transmission. 
> 
> Anyway, the main issues I'm having involve the transmission oil cooler parts.   There
> is a pump cover mounted to the transmission that interferes with the downpipe flange
> right side.   This cover is where one of the oil cooler lines attaches.
> 
> The whole transmission in fact was nearly impossible to fit above the dual oulet
> downpipe, but so far I've managed to do that, figuring the other trans came out so I
> should be able to get this one in.  I managed to clear the dual downpipe flanges and
> move bellhousing to about 2" from the engine, but now the one of the downpipe flanges
> is jamming on the oil pump cover where the line attaches.
> 
> I think I need to disconnect the downpipe to continue installation, but want to make
> sure there are no more ugly snags.  I understood that this was a doable conversion and
> others might know more about caveats on the install.
> 
> Also, what kind of fittings go into the trans?  There seems to be about 12mm hole with
> o-ring inside the pump cover.  This pump cover is located on the front bottom right
> around the CV axle flange that may be held captive by nearby 8mm bolt, but really I
> havn't the foggiest of what goes there and how the cooling setup is.  There is another
> hole in the rear of the transmission.   I think the same size and type but since I
> filled the trans with fluid, the minute I take the plastic plug cap out, fluid gushes
> out.  So before I go any further, I need to obtain at least the fittings that go in
> these two ports.
> 
> Does the trans use a separate cooler?  ETKA pictures are not clear and show lines
> going the engine radiator - that can't be right. 
> 
> Anyone have fittings and lines?  It might be good to use a bypass line for now untill
> I can source the correct cooler and line setup.  Would use of a bypass line
> restricted/unrestricted be a problem?
> 
> Any more information on doing this install would be appreciated.  So far I have beat
> myself up good on this install and presently it is jammed in the tunnel.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Ben