[Vwdiesel] Removing the Engine

[Stephen Kraus]

The reverse method work well, it was a pain to get the input shaft into the
clutch, but about 45 minutes of wrestling got it done. Then I used floor
jacks to re-install the engine and transmission mounts which went off
without a hitch! I am happy to report that the CV join does not appear to
have suffered damage and is pulling its weight, and it very tight, I cannot
wiggle the passenger side CV shaft.

All and all, for 2 weekends worth of work, I think I've done well. Engine
runs excellent, new clutch feels nice and smooth, and has very nice
acceleration! Happy to be driving a VW Diesel again after so long!



On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Good News!
>
> Engine reinstalled, reverse of the way I took the old one out. It was
> definitely a challenge, but its in, engine mounts and tranny mounts are back
> on, and I am building back up!
>
> The clutch was a pain though, the input shaft did NOT want to seat at
> first, but after some wrangling it slid on
>
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> On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 12:36 PM, Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>wrote:
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>> Thanks for the input brian! I see what you are saying, but the rear main
>> seal looks really good. As far as getting the engine back on the input
>> shaft, I know its going to be an uphill battle but I think I can get it
>> done. It looks like the cv goes back in and is solid once installed again,
>> so I will check it once the car is back together
>>
>> - Sent by an Android
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>> On Jul 9, 2010 12:31 PM, "brian hoeft" <qweblog at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> To remove, you had the mounts disconnected then right? Its a lot less work
>> in my estimation swinging the whole engine/trans at an angle at once, but im
>> all about freedom, so if your way works, get at it, but getting the diff
>> over the block while being nice to the splined hub on the clutch disk'll
>> be difficult at best.
>>
>> Im unsure what you mean by knuckle. Im only thinking of 3 scenarios.
>>
>> 1. you didnt unbolt XZN's and pulled the axle out with the inner flange.
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>> 2. you unbolted the CV but it was stuck on there and you pulled the boot
>> off with the shaft.
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>> 3. you pulled off the axle shaft with the whole inner CV Axle dismantling
>> itself in the process..
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>> or something along those lines.. if you fubar'd a snap ring or circlip
>> your gonna want a CV rebuild kit or axle flange seal kit which really would
>> be good to do now anyway. even on a budget its not that much more.
>>
>> and if your thinking that installation will be opposite of removal.. well,
>> I wouldnt be that confident. That trans either needs to be attached to the
>> engine and then installed or install the engine, then trans. having the
>> trans in the bay while installing the engine is a ridiculos comedy I would
>> pay to watch. ... not being a dick, just candid.
>>
>> a rear main seal might be a good idea if youve installed them before. if
>> its relatively clean better leave well enough alone.
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>> -brian
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>> On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>
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