1988 S4 project- resurection thread
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From: Norcal
Worked on the car again after several weeks. Decided over those few weeks to pull the engine....main reason is becuase there is a stripped coolant drain bolt on the block, that I just cant leave buggered up. It came out with most of the block threads and now wont hold. So I need to timesert it. Easier with engine out.
And Im doing OPG and mounts also, and I wanted to check RMS as well.
got it all ready to lift out right now, but the engine hoist I have is too small and I need a longer reach one.
And Im doing OPG and mounts also, and I wanted to check RMS as well.
got it all ready to lift out right now, but the engine hoist I have is too small and I need a longer reach one.
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Now would be a excellent time to do a leak down test on that engine.
How much did the steam clean set you back? Never heard of such a thing being offered for cars -- it's a brilliant idea!
How much did the steam clean set you back? Never heard of such a thing being offered for cars -- it's a brilliant idea!
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Why didn't I think of steam cleaning the undercarriage of my car?? I resorted to taking the entire car apart with much the same results.... yours looks great.
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From: Norcal
I took out the motor last week. Came out real easy, straight up, without the hood. Used a 2 ton Torin Big Red Engine lift. then put it on my HF stand (4 wheel) using the Arnworx tools engine stand hardware kit (the easy way).
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From: Norcal
finally did a crank end play check, with the engine on the stand. I can lever the crank forward and back with a lever, and it measures out at .21mm. So I am good to go there. within spec! not bad for a car with over 155K miles
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Hate to get the 'while we're in there' thing going, but how about doing head gaskets? I have everything I need to add boost to my '88 but I held off at the last minute as I think the head gaskets are original and might not take it. So, having skipped my head gaskets, I think I limited my options.