[V8] Motor SWAP!!!

[Curtis Helton]

Thanks Allan,
I was hoping you would chime in :D

I was planning on changing all the fluids while I had the motor out. Will
definitely be checking the mounts out. The rack in their is a rebuilt one
from not to long ago.

You say the front radiator support, meaning the front bumper?  I have the
service manuals which I'll use if I get in a pinch. And Allan, I will be
calling you if need be. lol

Thanks everyone!


Curtis

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 3:03 PM, <allanvega at comcast.net> wrote:

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> The motor Curtis got, was the long block from my 91 5-speed. I recently
> swapped the 4.2 in, so the harness stayed with my car. As far as the engine
> wiring goes, all of the injectors plugs are labeled 1-8, so you can't screw
> that up. The rest of the wiring is either color coded(green knock sensor to
> green plug, brown knock sensor to brown plug..... ect ect ) remaining plugs
> Will only fit there there counterpart sensors. Pretty straight forward.I
> would definitely remove the front radiator support to ease in the removal of
> the motor. everything stays bolted to the radiator support, so you wont have
> a pile of parts laying around.
>
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>
> Curtis you have my number, so don't be afraid to use it if you get stuck ;)
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> FYI
>
> Things you should be prepared for when motor is out:
>
> Rack replacement (now is the time to do it, if it needs one)
>
> motor mounts
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> new exhaust nuts,bolts and lock washers
>
> new fluids(coolant,hydraulic, transmission fluid
>
> seal on front input shaft of transmission (they do leak)
>
> rear main seal (your is already done ;)  )
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: " urq " < urq @ pacbell .net>
> To: "V8List Fans" <v8@ audifans .com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:49:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [V8] Motor SWAP!!!
>
> As long as you get the new engine with a wiring harness installed, there's
> no need to remove any connections on the engine.  Audi did a very good job
> (IMO) of making the engine a serviceable module.  There are 3 Kostal
> connectors in the drivers footwell which have the engine connectors ... you
> disconnect the engine from the rest of the vehicle there ...
>
> I found the procedure as documented in the service manual to be more than
> adequate.
>
> Steve Buchholz
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Curtis Helton wrote:
> > I need to know if you all can offer any
> > tips,tricks to doing the swap. Easier the better.
>
> If you don't have one, get a digital camera and take tons
> of pictures of the old engine before you pull it. You can
> use them to help you figure out which wire or hose goes
> where, and how to route them around the hot bits.
>
> --
> Kent McLean
>
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