NervGS
Well-known member
Hi all,
After a catastrophic failure with my 2nd engine (runaway turbo - long story), I am in a rush to get this thing back on the road as I have things I need to take care of out of town that have been put off for weeks now......
I have an '01 manual. I have a lead on a AHF automatic block with basically everything on it to ensure a straight swap from the ALH - I'm guessing that will workout 100%, correct?
With this AHF block, I am planning on doing a timing belt swap for the first time, starting this weekend. How hard is it with the engine outside of the car and on the ground or on a stand? Is it possible to do it without the proper TB tools? I ask because I am not sure I can get the tools in this short amount of time, and will have to work with what I have (which is a good amount).
When the physical job of the swap is completed and everything is buttoned up, and this is going to sound really dumb, but how important is it to get VCDS needed to get it at least running to get 10 miles home? Could there be a possibility of leaning the engine out and destroying it?
I might have some other dumb questions since this is my first time.
Thanks,
-glenn
After a catastrophic failure with my 2nd engine (runaway turbo - long story), I am in a rush to get this thing back on the road as I have things I need to take care of out of town that have been put off for weeks now......
I have an '01 manual. I have a lead on a AHF automatic block with basically everything on it to ensure a straight swap from the ALH - I'm guessing that will workout 100%, correct?
With this AHF block, I am planning on doing a timing belt swap for the first time, starting this weekend. How hard is it with the engine outside of the car and on the ground or on a stand? Is it possible to do it without the proper TB tools? I ask because I am not sure I can get the tools in this short amount of time, and will have to work with what I have (which is a good amount).
When the physical job of the swap is completed and everything is buttoned up, and this is going to sound really dumb, but how important is it to get VCDS needed to get it at least running to get 10 miles home? Could there be a possibility of leaning the engine out and destroying it?
I might have some other dumb questions since this is my first time.
Thanks,
-glenn