S2 work required and advice

[anthonys2]

Ok chaps i've put it off long enough and now my S2 requires some major surgery unfortunately and am more than prepared to plough my money into and have never considered breaking it First job is both sub frames need changing The help I need is what is required for both sub frames to change ie bolts and bushes etc etc and more importantly where do i get them from please? 2nd job is cylinder head gasket where do I get the parts from for that please and my time scale is 4 weeks!!!!! As I would like to take it abroad then perhaps to the ring:mischeif:

[Colesy]

Have just done the subframes myself, there's a good guide for the rear on Mike's site: http://www.s2-audi.co.uk/tech_articl...r_subframe.htm

If you need to keep the car on the road the easiest thing to do is get hold of used subframes and refurbish them although you'll probably struggle to find a good rear subframe for a coupe. Get them shot blasted and be prepared to have some welding done on the rear especially. The front subframe is pretty similar to the rear really, the main difference is that the bolts are bigger on an ABY. While you're at it you may as well change the subframe bushes, wishbone bushes, tie rod bushes, rear diff mount and the rear diff mount.

Can't help with the head gasket.

[djh]

get a victor reinz kit from gsf should be around £70

[anthonys2]

Have just done the subframes myself, there's a good guide for the rear on Mike's site: http://www.s2-audi.co.uk/tech_articl...r_subframe.htm

If you need to keep the car on the road the easiest thing to do is get hold of used subframes and refurbish them although you'll probably struggle to find a good rear subframe for a coupe. Get them shot blasted and be prepared to have some welding done on the rear especially. The front subframe is pretty similar to the rear really, the main difference is that the bolts are bigger on an ABY. While you're at it you may as well change the subframe bushes, wishbone bushes, tie rod bushes, rear diff mount and the rear diff mount.

Can't help with the head gasket.

Cheers matey forgot to mention ive already purchased my replacement subframes!! all work done there just bolts and bushes!!

[Big Lee M]

The victor reinz head gasket sets have nearly doubled in price they are something like £120+vat now as I priced one up for someone. That's with bolts too. Subframes it all depends on what you are doing with them? Just new bushes or a full refurb? Nothing goes to plan when working on theses car when it comes to time scales. Good luck with it fella.

[Rusty]

I should have a spreadsheet for all the parts for both jobs, I'll have a look layer on.

[anthonys2]

Cheers Lee and Rusty. My spare sub frames have been fully refurbed so they look new I just need all the other parts to go with them! As for the head gasket kit if it costs £120 plus vat then so be it but all this work is to last the life time of the car and to preserve a great looking car I should get Audi to sponsor me!!!

[Colesy]

I picked up a Powerflex rear diff mount from ebay. Bambridge sells alloys subframe bushes, rear tie rod bushes & track rod adjuster rods. Quattro corner sells most of the other bushes/mounts that you might need. The bushes and mounts are also available from the dealer or TPS which also sell all the nuts and bolts that you might decide to replace. Powerflex & Supaflex both make wishbone bushes & possibly subframe bushes too, not sure where is best to get these from though as I bought wishbones with new bushes ready installed & went with solid subframe mounts from Kev (Bambridge).

[bilko0795]

You have pm.

[anthonys2]

I picked up a Powerflex rear diff mount from ebay. Bambridge sells alloys subframe bushes, rear tie rod bushes & track rod adjuster rods. Quattro corner sells most of the other bushes/mounts that you might need. The bushes and mounts are also available from the dealer or TPS which also sell all the nuts and bolts that you might decide to replace. Powerflex & Supaflex both make wishbone bushes & possibly subframe bushes too, not sure where is best to get these from though as I bought wishbones with new bushes ready installed & went with solid subframe mounts from Kev (Bambridge).

Cheers for that mate appreciate it