Engine and transmission compatability
#1
Engine and transmission compatability
A friend of mine has a couple things i'm interested in putting on my car. I have a 98 a4 1.8t manual. First, he as a a engine out of a 01 a4 1.8t manual. Would that just bolt right up and fit in my car without any modifications. And second he came into possession of a b5 s4 6 speed tranny. Would that bolt up to the 1.8t i have in there right now?
#3
audi is kind of like chevrolet. pretty much all tranny's have the same bellhousing and pattern. both transmission will bolt right up. however, the 6 speed requires much more to make it work properly. i wont get into the details but youd need quite a few more parts. search: 01e tranny swap. the 01 a4 tranny on the other hand is essentially the exact same
as for the valve seals, which tool are you talking about? the only "special" tool need would be a valve spring compressor, which isnt that special. you cant really use a ohv valve spring compressor. you need one that is designed to work with ohc valves which are recessed into the head
as for the valve seals, which tool are you talking about? the only "special" tool need would be a valve spring compressor, which isnt that special. you cant really use a ohv valve spring compressor. you need one that is designed to work with ohc valves which are recessed into the head
#6
you can pull old ones off with pliers. to install new ones, get a deep socket that fits over the seal and spring part but rests on the lip. see attached picture. the socket must sit where the red ring is. and then you push it on the stem with your hand. you can use an extension if need be. Do NOT Hammer it in!. you will feel it click once its inserted properly. I believe a 10mm socket fits correctly.
#10
it is very possible. you need an ohc valve spring compressor. however, once you take the valve keepers off, the valve could just drop into the cylinder. hope you are following me here. but the way to keep the valve from dropping into the cylinder once the keepers are removed is by getting an adapter to screw into the spark plug hole to apply shop air to the cylinder. this pressurizes the cylinder and keeps the valve without the keepers tigh to its seat. if you want to change valve seals without taking off the head, this is the only way it is possible.