[V8] V8 engine removal help - starter?

[Carter Johnson]

But....and here's the X-factor that you're not considering....other people already have done it.

If I had a blown 944 turbo, I'd probably go the 'merican route.   But since I have a 924S, I'd rather be a bit different.  Things should more or less bolt up (931 bellhousing required, clutch will be interesting) but I've got the harness, so it should be plug and play.  Sorta.  


 
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: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:49:50 PM
Subject: Re: [V8] V8 engine removal help - starter?


 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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