Topic: Scirocco build...lot of pictures (Read 511 times)

0dd_j0b · « **on:** January 29, 2010, 04:26:53 AM »

1987 8v Scirocco. I was adding this to another thread of mine, but I think it needs it's own thread now.
original engine had about 230k on it. clutch was fried. was burning oil at the rate of about a quart of 20w-50 a week. leaked everything. So I found myself a cheap 83 gti engine, new clutch with a 16v pressure plate, new oil pan and got to work. Been in progress for about 2 weeks now.

Rammstein ftw

working on the gti engine

making some extra room

replacing drive flange seals

nom nom

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 04:34:01 AM »

Wheels I'm using for the summer

alrighty, I need to finish the drive flange seals, then I can attach the trans to the engine, and then drop the engine back in, then the process of rememebering what goes where.

couple small updates

little messy

LOTS of leg room now

and got those valve cover hold down things on after the paint dried.
well, I'm gonna try and finish the transmission tomorrow so I can attach it to the engine, then start stripping the old engine for usable parts.

tore into my old engine today

pulling off everything I need for the new engine. is there a way to pull the fuel injectors off without the pulling tool? I think im gonna pick one up tomorrow..but just curious.

grnhornet2001 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 07:03:21 AM »

good looking rocoo brotha. I use to used just a long flat tip screwdriver. but then i found out the tool was like 12 bucks from the dealer.

Southcross · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:09:24 AM »

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interesting choice of spraypaint... white lithium grease?

I kid I kid...

you put the nicely painted head and oil pan back on that durty block? LOL

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:26:39 PM »

You can use vice grips and a pry bar!

Smokestack · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:27:31 PM »

Quote from: grnhornet2001 on January 29, 2010, 07:03:21 AM

good looking rocoo brotha. I use to used just a long flat tip screwdriver. but then i found out the tool was like 12 bucks from the dealer.

I found that a flatbar worked a bit better for me. I'd stick the forked end around the injector where the line attached to it and pried against the valve cover.

Looks like fun, but I'll have to agree with Ed. It'd look nicer if the rest of the engine was as pretty as your painted parts, but as long as everything works you can drive it down to the car wash.

LOS · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:34:34 PM »

Thats what I thought. Are you gonna spray down the block or clean it up before dropping it back in?

Southcross · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:58:07 PM »

I would at the very least de-grease the engine, I did on the dasher, doesn't look "show" perfect but it sure looks nice

Barry · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2010, 01:58:53 PM »

You are taking the time to do all of this.... do it right!

Is this car your daily driver? If it is, I can see why you would want the drivetrain back in as soon as possible... If not, then put that motor on a stand and hit it with degreaser and a wire brush wheel.... It takes some time and effort, but a clean block is always nice to look at.....

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:06:27 PM »

it's my daily..thats why It's not all clean.

I really wish I had a separate DD, cause I would love this project to be nice and slow. and done right in every aspect, but unfortunately I need it done ASAP.

but do expect a better..real build eventually

LOS · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:12:22 PM »

A quick trip to a spray wash with degreaser will make a world of difference and not take more than a couple hours

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:16:17 PM »

Quote from: LOS on January 29, 2010, 03:12:22 PM

A quick trip to a spray wash with degreaser will make a world of difference and not take more than a couple hours

well..I don't have anything to transport parts in. I had this in mind..but I don't wanna luh an engine in a wheelbarrow for 9 miles

Southcross · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:28:21 PM »

Quote from: the Wild Boar on January 29, 2010, 03:16:17 PM

Quote from: LOS on January 29, 2010, 03:12:22 PM
A quick trip to a spray wash with degreaser will make a world of difference and not take more than a couple hours
well..I don't have anything to transport parts in. I had this in mind..but I don't wanna luh an engine in a wheelbarrow for 9 miles

a toilet brush, a 2L bottle of Coke (degreaser), and something to rinse of the block

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:43:54 PM »

Quote from: Southcross on January 29, 2010, 03:28:21 PM

Quote from: the Wild Boar on January 29, 2010, 03:16:17 PM
Quote from: LOS on January 29, 2010, 03:12:22 PM
A quick trip to a spray wash with degreaser will make a world of difference and not take more than a couple hours
well..I don't have anything to transport parts in. I had this in mind..but I don't wanna luh an engine in a wheelbarrow for 9 miles
a toilet brush, a 2L bottle of Coke (degreaser), and something to rinse of the block

I'll try that

LOS · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2010, 04:24:23 PM »

gunk degreaser would work good too with a hose if you have a good place to drain or dispose safely.

Barry · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2010, 04:26:25 PM »

Quote from: LOS on January 29, 2010, 04:24:23 PM

a good place to drain or dispose safely.

psssh! Just drain it at the end of your driveway

makes your driveway all pretty and shit with the colors

greggearhead · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:36:18 PM »

I feed my old coolant to the neighborhood squirrels. Place it where only they can reach it, surrounded by cereal to lead them there.

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:22:13 PM »

Hahahahahah ouch!

Southcross · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:47:14 PM »

greg is such a sadist LOL

Smokestack · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:24:53 PM »

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0dd_j0b · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:55:40 PM »

^^ LOL!!!

0dd_j0b · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:45:32 AM »

used my hoist and a strap around the flange, and stood on the transmission while I pumped the hoist up..damn that thing took a lot to come out.

When it was on the edge of coming off, I reached down to move the strap some, and it popped out, nearly hit me in the face =\

new seal

so how can I tell if this is good or not?

SleepeR32 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:36:39 AM »

Quote from: greggearhead on February 03, 2010, 07:36:18 PM

I feed my old coolant to the neighborhood squirrels. Place it where only they can reach it, surrounded by cereal to lead them there.

LOL

thats awesome...

Smokestack · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2010, 08:42:17 AM »

Looks fine to me. Did you take the c-clip off before you tried to pull the flange out? Closest I've ever had an issue pulling one of those out was I had to take a small hammer and tap the edges while I pulled on it.

Be careful moving that thing around without a flange in it. There's a brass cone washer that likes to fall out, and if it's missing your transmission will chatter.