May I suggest installing the engine/trans together, in the subframe, from the bottom? You have the lift, and the 20vt will not drop in from the top with the head on... without core support interference. ask me how I know if you start by tackling it from the bottom right away, you'll save yourself some time overall, IMO.
May I suggest installing the engine/trans together, in the subframe, from the bottom? You have the lift, and the 20vt will not drop in from the top with the head on... without core support interference. ask me how I know if you start by tackling it from the bottom right away, you'll save yourself some time overall, IMO.
That's the game plan, I wanted to check the exhaust for sway-bar clearance and what not. As soon as I make it to Portland for a parts run the engine is going in.
-Ben- -1985 Audi 4kq: Xona 7164 AAN 488whp- -2009 Audi A4 -
I'm tired, but I couldn't resist an update after tonight's progress... I know I have a lot of clean up yet to do, but now I have something to work things around finally! ... Anyways, It's bed time so I will let pictures do most of the talking
PS: The WG will be changing color, turbo will be gone (as the center section is some how full of dirt from it's prev. life) and the header may become flat black.
-Ben- -1985 Audi 4kq: Xona 7164 AAN 488whp- -2009 Audi A4 -
@ Chris, Game plan is for spring break to rip it up for the first time. The big problem is going to be the turbo at this point, I realized last night that some how the center section was packed full of dirt (I never looked that close) SOO all depending, for I awhile I will run some kind of KKK hybrid on this first engine.
@ Darin ... ... true enough.
-Ben- -1985 Audi 4kq: Xona 7164 AAN 488whp- -2009 Audi A4 -
Audilard wrote:Keep it up Ben! But don't forget to go on dates at your age! Friday nights are better spent in the company of a woman.
What is this "woman" you speak of?
Friday nights consist of garage time, and computer time. I have never heard of this "woman" you're supposed to spend time with....
Nice progress Ben. Keep it up. Gitrdone
-Phil
87 5ktq - 20vt
91 v8 5spd - Why?
05 S4 - Gone and very much so forgotten
14 TDI Touareg
Well done Ben. That car is really coming together and looking fantastic! Cant wait for the cover shoot together for Eurotuner's annual oldschool edition
Dan
1984 Ur quattro
1985 4000 S QUATTRO Crashed 4KQ + 40v S8 engine + tubing bender + My BFF =
1987.5 Coupe GT Special Build
I wish I could dress like that at my work. They have "standards", or so they claim. I think it's just because I'm black. Another way for the "Man" to hold me down. Keep fightin the power Ben
*EDIT* because I forgot to ask a question. Ben, can you actually turn the wheels left and right without the wheels rubbing the fenders? It looks to me like there isn't much room between the tires and the fenders.
Dan
1984 Ur quattro
1985 4000 S QUATTRO Crashed 4KQ + 40v S8 engine + tubing bender + My BFF =
1987.5 Coupe GT Special Build
40v4kq wrote:I wish I could dress like that at my work. They have "standards", or so they claim. I think it's just because I'm black. Another way for the "Man" to hold me down. Keep fightin the power Ben
*EDIT* because I forgot to ask a question. Ben, can you actually turn the wheels left and right without the wheels rubbing the fenders? It looks to me like there isn't much room between the tires and the fenders.
HAHAHA Dan... Dan... Weekend work, I get the freedom to wear what I want. Trust me, we have a dress code for the rest of the week, and yup, the tires/wheels don't rub. YAY! SO with a bit of fender work I should be able to gain a bit of travel without rubbing.
-Ben- -1985 Audi 4kq: Xona 7164 AAN 488whp- -2009 Audi A4 -
if you start by tackling it from the bottom right away, you'll save yourself some time overall, IMO.
Maybe next weekend?
... true enough.
*golf clap* 
