[V8] V8 engine removal help - starter?

[Scott Simmons]

 From what I've heard, it's just a helluva lot easier to get the LS1 
installed.  More HP for BST levels (blood, sweat, tears).  *shrug*  Lots 
of guys wanna drop a 928 engine into their 944.  The rule is, though, 
the 928 engine barely fits in the 928 engine bay, let alone anything 
else.  The 3.6/4.2 have a bit more room around them than the 928 
engine... but not as much as you'd have with an 350.

Throwin' it out there,
Scott S.


Carter Johnson wrote:

> 350 = heavy lump and isn't free.
> 4.2 = complicated grenade ready to blow.  But light, and free.
>
>  
> W. Carter Johnson
> SileStone/Stone Systems of New England
> 401-688-0000
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com>
> To: Carter Johnson <carterjohnson3 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: v8 at audifans.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:33:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [V8] V8 engine removal help - starter?
>
> As a previous 924S owner...  You, sir, are one brave man.  But why not
> just drop a 350 in there and have room to spare?  Most folks just bite
> the bullet and go with an LS1.
>
> ~Scott S.
>
> Carter Johnson wrote:
>
> >Gents,
> >
> >Got the engine mostly pulled - wiring harness is out for both the 
> tranny and engine, whole front end is removed, subframe is dropped, 
> rear driveshaft removed, tranny mounts undone, exhaust out to headers, 
> motor mounts undone, tranny cooler out, alternator and ac pump 
> removed.   Pulled all the bolts that connect the engine and tranny, 
> pulled the 17 on the bottom of the starter and the 13 holding the 
> wires, and now I'm stuck - literally.  Can't get the starter off, and 
> can't pull the pass. side motor mount bracket because the starter is 
> in the way.  So, what's holding the starter in?  I can't see/get to 
> another bolt. 
> >
> >So,what's the starter removal proceedure?  Alldata suggests removing 
> all the bolts, then reversing for install.  Thanks.  The Audi mechanic 
> that was helping me (who also owns 2 V8s) was stumped just like me.   
> Can't pull the motor forward because it hits all the mounts.  Can't go 
> back.  Can't go down and can't come up from what I can see. 
> >
> >Any constructive suggestions are much appreciated.  Any pics would 
> also be useful!
> >
> >Thanks guys.  One step closer to V8 924S.
> >Carter
> >
> >
> >
> >      
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