I know there's a procedure for timing the cams but I don't know what it is. Saw you have a thread for this on the zine as well, those would be the guys to ask about cam timing. Way more guys there with experience building motors.

 

Yeah, these are the only 2 forums that I've found for Audi's. I have the motor unbolted completely, but running into a few snags. The motor and bellhousing are seperated, but if I pump the engine hoists, the whole car raises up. Do I need to remove the front clip?

 

That would probably be the easiest way to do it. You'll need to disconnect the radiator hoses and **** anyway, removing the core support is only a few extra steps.

 

at least put it in service position the snub is in the front rad support.

 

Got it out and on an engine stand. Now it's time to break it all down!

 

mark the bearing caps!

 

Explain

 

The main bearing caps for the crank shaft journal bearings need to be re-installed in the exact same place and orientation you removed them from. Same goes for the connecting rod bearing caps. Mark them with a sharpie or a stamp numbered sequentially from the front of the motor so you don't lose track of which one goes where.

 

Okay, and my friend who works for Arrington Manufacturing (Mopar engines, shopHEMI.com) said he could hot tank it for me, instead of honing it. Would it be better, or should I do both. Also, should I get all new rings for each piston going in, and new bearings for the connecting rods?

 

Hot tanking couldn't hurt, but it won't take the place of honing the cylinder bores if they're out of round--which from the pics you posted I wouldn't doubt. You're definitely going to want all new piston rings, no way of getting around that. If the rods are original I would replace the rods and bearings. If you get the block torn down to find that the PO installed aftermarket rods, plastigauge the bearings first. If they're still within spec you can re-use them.