Not running the Volvo turbo anymore. Sold that to Taco. I got one of Hanks Billet K26.

So this is a fresh rebuild. They replaced the center section, turbine shaft, and bushings/seals. There should be no problems. I just need to spend time I dont have figuring out what the pressure is at the turbo ...

Wow, it has been just over 3 years since I posted anything on this thread. Bringing it back from the dead.

So, since the car was put together the last time in order to move it out of my dad's recently sold house, and into the garage of the house he is renting, the car has sat in the garage since ...

That's what is in the picture..........

It fits Dana.

Darin, I can help build an idler for you if you want, does it need to be adjustable, or is the WP the old adjustable style? Im not going to BBQ either, and im planning to do the WP and T-belt on my A4Uspt this weekend, so I'll be working on car junk too. Have you tried an AAN adjuster for that by ...

Nursing school and work have been busy so there' hasn't been much progress at all. Minor hiccups here and there, clutch is starting to go (not so minor) but otherwise all has been decent. Replaced the rear tie rods which entirely got rid of all the squeaking that I had been attributing to bushings ...

Blue is sufficient Darin.

So now, Let's talk about a 5 cylinder swap.

For a B4 what's the best option, 3B or AAN?
What are the complications?
I'll need to weld in the B3 engine mount brackets right?
Do I run a front Radiator or use the S2 type?

I'd love some input!

AAN intake manifold will have the issue with the PS ...

You know, if I wasn't so fortunate to work for a Govt contractor on a very well known drone program now with a shhh clearance, I would very much consider this Cark. (Marc spelled with a C) I do miss the good feeling of making something Awesome for a customer that's sporting a grin from ear to ear ...

They were thoroughly checked, with a correct micrometer. thanks for the vote of confidence.

Update.

After fighting the extra amount of machine work to fit the valves, the head was finally completed, just in time to install in a weekend, and move out of the house the next.

As of now, the car is running again, knock was cured with the rod bearings, at least so far anyway. We'll see after ...

Hey... I know the car is fast, but stealth colors in order to loose it in the sky is a little overboard don't you think? I like your imagination, but it's not a figherjet Brah! Aside from that minor issue, looking good!

At this point, I have to stick with what I already have, but given what I know now, I wouldn't go coated again. Finished the porting on the head yesterday and dropped off the head to the machine shop today. they said its at least a week or so out. Looking forward to having it running again, fingers ...

So after waiting for spare calico rod bearings and the rest of the parts I needed to reassemble my bottom end, Nate and I spent 3 hours on Saturday measuring the clearance of the rods with the new bearings. So the consensus of my experience with assembling an engine with calico bearings the first ...

Well, based on some conversations I had with Nate, and no other physical findings, it seems that the #4 rod bearing is the only failure point and the result comes down to the combination of a few things. First, stock size calico coated bearings with stock tolerances. Second, much higher power output ...

If after I pull the crank and find nothing else, I would agree there could be no other explanation for the knock. By the looks of the other rod bearings, I doubt the crank is going to be any different. Not to mention how would the crank make that noise regarding the main bearings? At this point ...

Well, I brought my 7A short block back from storage and tore it down to check the play on the oil pump. it virtually had the same play. So my theory about the oil pump being the issue is wrong. Since I only pulled the first piston/rod and found nothing, I realized I should leave no stone un-turned ...

So since the last time the engine was out, I took it to BBQ 5 and back home, drove it a few times after that, but not many. I have hesitated driving the car because of the oil burning when I start it up cold. after all the effort I have put into it, its embarrassing for it to smoke every time I ...

So how does everybody feel about derlin bushings over Poly? ride quality/ road noise transfer ect? I have a full set and hesitate installing as Poly would be quieter/stiffer than stock but with that new car feel.

The newer car came to a bridge, and I crossed it.

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I also have replaced the ignition switch due to intermittent no start problems. there isnt one Audi I've owned that I haven't replaced the ignition switch at least once. At least the failures are commonly predictable.

And now have ...

Nice, another B6er. So what I have found while doing upgrades to my B6 ultrasport is as far as tuning, you can go stage 2 which includes doing injectors and it will kick up the power nicely. (as in, it will be where it should have been in the first place) It is irritating to me that I had to pay ...

Thanks! They certainly feel better than base model seats. I wish I had disposable income to do an 07k swap and be able to get around OBD2 compliance, but thats not in the cards for an 04 unless I buy property outside of the emissions boundaries. That however, is in the next few years plans. Im ...

A few days ago I got a full set of S4 seats in ok condition. I have found the only big problem with them is the drivers seat heaters bottom and back pad do not work. I am in the process of figuring out what to do to fix it.

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So far the ...

I have had this car a year in January. During the summer I found the turbo was whining a bit more than it should, so I pulled the inlet hose and found this. 20150620_160606.jpg

I figured now was a good time to upgrade. bought a K04 from EBAY and did not know I had bought the wrong model. Soooo, I ...

It was a somber day to see it go, He was a good car. 20150430_133751 (800x450).jpg

The new owner should get many more years of enjoyment out of it. He got it for a very fair price considering how much it had been modified.

Now with the new project. I promised myself I would not start another ...