Pulled out my engine today

[Migmac]

I wondered if you slept in the car

 

[MG David]

I see your garage shoes are as good as mine!

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Well I had a post covid vaccine "hangover" this morning so didn't make it out till after 3.

I pulled the subframe back into place, that was actually a lot of effort as it wouldn't roll to where it was needed.

Bolted back in place.

Tomorrow I will roll the car out of the garage and move the lift to give access for the engine crane.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Mundane activities today.

Subframe bolted in.

Brake pipes connected up.

Anti roll bar bolted on.

Drop links on too.

Bled the brakes.

Engine mounts fitted.

Washed the wheels.

Then the wheel arches.

Shock absorber top nuts fitted, I'm not sure how tight these should be, need to check the workshop manual.

Finally the steering links bolted back together.

That's the car now safe to roll around.

 

[Bullet2012]

Nice work

 

[vw1]

Looking smart hard work paying off.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Big day today!

Car pushed out of the garage so I could move the car lift.

Car lift out of the way, the best tool I ever bought.

Lifting the engine.

Here we go....

The starter motor was fouling on the engine mount, This happened last time I put the engine in so I removed the mount till the engine was in a bit further.

Engine on its mounts.

Prop shaft connected and then the trans mount and support fitted.

That's it in and self supporting. It will take a few more days to get all the ancillaries, fuel injection, exhaust etc installed. Then the first trial start.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Then the first trial start.

Looking forward to the video of that.

 

[Bullet2012]

Thread title needs changing now

 

[Migmac]

You’ve been a busy man. Looks very good indeed

 

[MG David]

Like the way you use your ladder as a horizontal shelving unit.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Like the way you use your ladder as a horizontal shelving unit.

Yes, great for the extra storage but a pita when you need to use the ladder.

 

[zx9]

Seeing that engine and gearbox going back into the newly painted bay made me feel very nervous, I am very pleased it went in without incident.

 

[roofman]

Outstanding attention to detail from the start to where you are now and its been a very interesting thread looking forward to the rest of the build including a start up

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Back into the garage after a four day break.

Alternator fitted.

Harmonic balancer and pulley.

Power steering pump.

This PS hose union is tricky to tighten, I used a 3/8th inch crows foot and my serpentine belt tensioner tool.

Engine mount heat shield and engine suspension lever.

Exhaust manifold.

Engine shock absorber fitted, look closely at the bottom washer under the lower rubber.

It was still stuck to the rubber when I dug it out and missed all the de-rusting and plating. They are still available new so I will buy a couple (its the same on the other side) as I don't want to get all the plating equipment out again just for these.

Spark plug cable heat shield fitted.

Fuel system fitted.

Aaaarrrghhh!!!!

The throttle body rubber boot clamp wont tighten, something is wrong with the way its configured. I will need to remove the fuel system to get it out and fix it.

It looked like this when I removed it.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Does anyone know what that type of clamp above is called. The one above is no longer available.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Looking at pic #6 [exhaust manifold], is the hose above the manifold fully home? Looks to be some of the 'bulge' in the metal pipe still showing? Should that be inside the rubber pipe? [Sorry, Granny....eggs.... ]

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

I can see what you are looking at, but there is actually a double flare on a few of the pipes.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Thanks, I was sure you'd have it covered, but...you know...

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Thanks, I was sure you'd have it covered, but...you know...

Thanks for keeping an eye out.