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The job can be frustrating so not being under the gun to get it done is a big, big plus IMO.
The above based on 6SPD car, maybe someone can chime in on differences or alterations for a tip.
This: 10MM Mag socket 1/4 & the low profile ratchet are your best friends.
When I did mine, the last 10mm bolt on the intake is 90% blocked by the AOS atmospheric port area. I forced my 10mm magnetic socket with a skinny extension in there while looking at it from a bore scope connected to my phone. I realized, if you can, figure out how to move / rotate / or even pop off the AOS before that last 10mm bolt, it will help so much. You really need to be able to pull the AOS off a little and then move/rotate the AOS just enough to get the 10mm mag socket in and you will be good to continue on.
To install that last bolt, its easier once you see it, but it helped me a lot to have the the hose clamps loose and once that last bolt (probably your first bolt for installing) you can move the new sealed AOS in place and then hose clamp it back properly. Then continue installing the rest the of the intake and UAOS.
What is ship time kit for 3.6 with Tiptronic? Can be installed by owner who has tools/jacks and medium mechanical ability?
The ship time was running about 4 weeks until the Anniversary/Promotional offer, with a crazy amount of orders received I am now behind and having trouble getting enough parts/ supplies especially from the UK.
I suggest professional installation. It really feels like a simple installation operation to me, but I have found I greatly underestimate my ability as compared to non-professionals who struggle with the "tight quarters and finesse needed". You should listen to Henry and Jason above or others who have installed the UAOS to get a more accurate assessment of how difficult it may be for you.. Everyone's experience will differ.
I installed a new AOS couple years back. Engine in place but dropped to the cross-member. I swore after that if I ever need to do it again, I will gladly pay for someone else to do it and drop the entire engine. It took every amount of skill and patience I had. And bonus, you get to do everything with your left hand. What a PITA!
Can be installed by owner who has tools/jacks and medium mechanical ability?
I think you can do it.
My tip would be to get the car on Jack stands, lower the engine, and then not to be in a hurry.
If you’re not in a hurry, then any issue you run into is less of a worry.
Expect to need to ask advise.
Buy/make any of the suggested tools.
Be ready to give up somewhere along the way.
Come back the next day to “try it again.”
Just when you’re ready to give up and have it towed off, it will magically relent.
I installed a new AOS couple years back. Engine in place but dropped to the cross-member. I swore after that if I ever need to do it again, I will gladly pay for someone else to do it and drop the entire engine. It took every amount of skill and patience I had. And bonus, you get to do everything with your left hand. What a PITA!
When lowering engine does it physically stop when it lightly touches the cross-member? How much clearance is added at the top of engine? I read the 101 Projects and Bentley books and did not see pictures of or reference to this procedure. Thanks.
When lowering engine does it physically stop when it lightly touches the cross-member? How much clearance is added at the top of engine? I read the 101 Projects and Bentley books and did not see pictures of or reference to this procedure. Thanks.
Yes, you will see it make contact from under the car. As far as clearance, I never actually measured, but I’d guess maybe an inch or so...even a mm makes a big difference when your trying to access stuff in there.
You’ll get 3-4” at the very back of the engine - less at the AOS which is at the front of the engine near the fire wall - more like an inch or two. I’d also recommend releasing the transmission from its mount to let the trans. tilt down near the mount - this will give you more room at the AOS. ** You have to be careful that nothing on the engine is leaning against the firewall...
I think you can do it.
My tip would be to get the car on Jack stands, lower the engine, and then not to be in a hurry.
If you’re not in a hurry, then any issue you run into is less of a worry.
Expect to need to ask advise.
Buy/make any of the suggested tools.
Be ready to give up somewhere along the way.
Come back the next day to “try it again.”
Just when you’re ready to give up and have it towed off, it will magically relent.
With jack under engine loosened motor mount nuts to just a few threads showing, and engine only dropped about 1/2 inch. Maybe that's because the Tip transmission is bigger and there is little space to cross-member.
Removing first plenum was not hard, but second one rubber collars didn't want to budge. And clamp screws pointing upwards seems to indicate it was installed outside of engine bay so maybe it had never been removed before.
Both plenums have a small vacuum hose connected to them, don't know how to remove those and maybe should not take a chance at breaking them but just leave plenums in engine bay as they are not in the way.
Didn't know second plenum has a flap in it, guessing that opens at a certain rpm to provide resonance or more air flow.
U just pull on the plastic vac hoses that r in the boots. If u brake it its sold by the meter at the dealer for cheap and 2 meters will replace all the vac lines if u dont have the selectable exhaust.
Got out 5 intake manifold bolts with a 3/8" drive ratchet and medium length extension. Pretty easy.
Bitch bolt looks like enough room around it to get on a socket, but AOS diaphram is right over it so I don't see how any size ratchet could get on the socket. Maybe I can get a wrench on it, but there's also a semi-rigid line maybe fuel limiting access. Hmmmm.
Don’t mean to hijack this thread, but I watched Jake Rabys R40 engine video and test drive last night. The video showed the R40 engine on a bench and it appeared to have the UAOS installed. If so, that’s a great testimonial for this product. I recall the video was created this month.
Don’t mean to hijack this thread, but I watched Jake Rabys R40 engine video and test drive last night. The video showed the R40 engine on a bench and it appeared to have the UAOS installed. If so, that’s a great testimonial for this product. I recall the video was created this month.
The R40 engine featured in the FSI / Rennvision video did indeed have the UAOS on it. Jake was impressed with the function and quality,.My design/Invention should have been on the M96/7 engine from Porsche at the start. It would have saved quite a few engines and have been much easier to service and a lot less costly to maintain ..
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