[V8] V8 engine removal help - starter? so far off topic now...

[Scott Simmons]

Sounds good.  The slickest transplant (or Abortsche) I've seen was a 968 
3.0L and it's Getrag 6 shoved into a 924S.  Mm.

~SS

Carter Johnson wrote:

> 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 <mailto:indischrot at gmail.com>>
> > To: Carter Johnson <carterjohnson3 at yahoo.com 
> <mailto:carterjohnson3 at yahoo.com>>
> > Cc: v8 at audifans.com <mailto: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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