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Tony's (GTI-07) Engine Rebuild Blog
Day 1
*pictures taken with iphone*
Tonight at 7.30pm we started the engine rebuild process.
To assist in the removal of the engine from the car, the whole front section was taken off (bumper, headlights, radiator/intercooler etc.)
Misc. parts from front of car and engine bay
By removing the front section, it allowed for easy access to disconnect all the wiring and plumbing to the engine. Exhaust and driveshaft was also unbolted at this stage.
The engine was removed with a engine hoist and supported underneath for extra precaution with a trolley jack.
Empty Engine Bay
Engine out of car
AWE KO4 Turbo
With the engine out, the next step was to remove the DSG gearbox from the engine block.
Tony hard at work hehe
DSG GB
The engine will be getting Arias pistons and Pauter rods. The head gaskets and bolts will be replaced with new items.
End of Day 1
Day 2 will consist of removing the rest of the bits and pieces off the engine block so that the head can be removed and the internals are cleaned up and prepped for the installation of the new parts. The aim is to have the engine opened by the time the BBQ starts so that people will have a chance to see the insides of the GTI motor and its components.
Thread will be updated as more progress is made.
*pictures taken with iphone*
Tonight at 7.30pm we started the engine rebuild process.
To assist in the removal of the engine from the car, the whole front section was taken off (bumper, headlights, radiator/intercooler etc.)
Misc. parts from front of car and engine bay
By removing the front section, it allowed for easy access to disconnect all the wiring and plumbing to the engine. Exhaust and driveshaft was also unbolted at this stage.
The engine was removed with a engine hoist and supported underneath for extra precaution with a trolley jack.
Empty Engine Bay
Engine out of car
AWE KO4 Turbo
With the engine out, the next step was to remove the DSG gearbox from the engine block.
Tony hard at work hehe
DSG GB
The engine will be getting Arias pistons and Pauter rods. The head gaskets and bolts will be replaced with new items.
End of Day 1
Day 2 will consist of removing the rest of the bits and pieces off the engine block so that the head can be removed and the internals are cleaned up and prepped for the installation of the new parts. The aim is to have the engine opened by the time the BBQ starts so that people will have a chance to see the insides of the GTI motor and its components.
Thread will be updated as more progress is made.
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