I might of sorted myself a cheap engine to get me back in the s3 now I've never moved or lifted an engine before using a engine crane would it be possible to get it in a boot of a mk4 golf ? (Not a question I thought I'd ever ask)
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I'm sure i seen someone on here loaded a engine in their boot but I think it might of been an estate
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Yes. You can get the engine in the boot of your s3
I did it a couple of weeks back
Back left you can see it peeking out there. Bring a spare tyre and a friend or two to help lift it up over the bumper.
I did it a couple of weeks back
Back left you can see it peeking out there. Bring a spare tyre and a friend or two to help lift it up over the bumper.
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I doubt you will be able to use the crane to get the engine into the boot - it will need to be lifted using people - you will probably find the engine crane will just get in the way and make it impossible to manoeuver.
exciting times - what engine have you found? a Cupra R version? those Seat Drivers see to crash far more often.
exciting times - what engine have you found? a Cupra R version? those Seat Drivers see to crash far more often.
It's a s3 amk apparently it has full service history and was rebuilt by Audi @ 88,000 miles. It's just to get back in car after the holiday will still be looking to do internals n hybrid turbo. But if it checks out ok I will also get a chra off badger5 so the turbo will be in good shape
Possibly tempted to put a new head gasket, rocker, cover gasket and oil/water pump on the new one for peace of mind and so mechanic can have at look on inside and if anything needed can see if I can salvage from the old
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Sorry auto correct mucked up my post. So I meant...
Are you going to upgrade the internals and turbo on your old engine whilst using the new AMK?
If you are going as far as the head gasket and oil pump, then why not change the rods at the same time? Both ends of the engine will already be off. What is it an extra 800 for the rods, bolts, rings and labour
Are you going to upgrade the internals and turbo on your old engine whilst using the new AMK?
If you are going as far as the head gasket and oil pump, then why not change the rods at the same time? Both ends of the engine will already be off. What is it an extra 800 for the rods, bolts, rings and labour
I think it's more like £1500 for rods, bolts,rings and labour. I'm not sure yet to be honest. It's started off as just a cheap engine to get me going and already I'm getting carried away il have a think and if I can store the engine somewhere I might do it properly now and gather parts. Also I'm a bit cautious as apparently it was rebuilt by Audi less than 20,000 miles ago and it's only £300 sounds a bit to good to be true
Yeah but to good tho I might jus fit it as is and do the full rebuild on my original engine no rush then
