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So a bit has happened. We were getting ready to move when the bearing went out so i had to park the car for a bit, and it sat for about 2 months or so till i actually had time to wrench on it again. Here is what I did in the last 2-3 weeks.
Sitting waiting:
Engine coming out again:
The reason it came out:
Quick repass on the wiring:
added an intercooler while it was out. My fabrication tools include an angle grinder and a drill, so be kind.
back together:
Some day i'll get a european rear bumper to clean up the back end...
Looking back, what are the major pitfalls while putting the 1.8t into the b4?
Yes, it is a new bearing.
Honestly, the wiring is the only real pitfall, only because there isn't an off the shelf solution to do it. Everything else is off the shelf. ADR Radiator, ADR engine mounts, bolts straight up to the 01a already. It is just the wiring that is the custom bit. Down pipe is also custom, but was a very simple and straight forward thing, i mocked it up with tape, took it to my friend and had it welded up, not too serious.
I've put about 1000 miles on the car so far, and now that i have all the wiring done and now the car is pulling hard and driving great, the pilot bearing took a big **** on me and i'm going to have to tear it apart... Oh joy.
Thanks BosnianS2, after looking around more, it appears i have 'lazy' caliper in the back that is partially seized that might be giving me all the issues.
I drove the car a few times to work and such over the last month. I have been trying to figure out some small problems, which were keeping me from wanting to drive the car daily.
First: My windows weren't working, Utah is already in the 90s some days, and i haven't charged the AC system yet, so i got caught a couple days driving home in a 90 degree greenhouse with the windows stuck open.
Second: the temp gauge reads as if it were an 'A4' temp gauge, so operating temp is reading on my gauge as over heating, but is really just sitting at the operating temp but in a 'straight up and down style'. This was troubling just because i want accurate information, and it worries me to see the gauge not reading right.
Third: My wiring for the OBD plugs wasn't working properly. I wanted to be able to scan and log and see whats going on with the car. It was annoying because if i unhooked the ECU, the vagcom could connect to the climate control or abs systems just fine. as soon as the ecu was plugged in, i'd lose all communication. Frustrating.
I ticked away at these problems this week, probably 30-45 minutes a night, and can say that i think that all 3 of them are solved! Windows had a connection at the fuse box that had come off when i pulled out the fuse box and i didn't see it when i hooked everything back up. I picked up a new temp switch from an ABA engine that is supposed to give me proper read out to my gauge(big thanks to Lee and BikerJim for the advice). My schematic for the k-line was inaccurate so i had the wrong wire hooked up to my k-line and was shorting everything out. Did a wire trace and found the correct wire and everything is happy.
I also installed a new JHM Short shifter that i got for my birthday, and an Alpine head unit that matches the illumination in the car. I rewired the headunit so that it is all hooked up correctly, and now when i turn the stereo to 'radio' my antenna powers up and extends! Feeling like things are getting dialed in. I ordered a 'correct' radiator from Europe and it showed up, so hopefully if i can find an hour or two this weekend i'll get the new radiator in and get the AC system flushed and charged!
I dont think that you have booster issue, because when booster does not work brake pedal gets hard and there is no need to pump in this situation, just press hard an prey .
Is your pedal soft or hard when you hit it the first time?
I was able to take it for a drive this weekend, everything seems to be in order. pulls nicely. Needs to have the exhaust attached. I also have a small brake issue which existed prior to the swap. the booster doesnt seem to hold pressure, i have to pump it a few times before the brakes want to work... not a good thing, I'm guessing it is the booster at this point since i put in a new check valve at the time of the swap.
Big thanks to Nate (araipilot)! got the downpipe done and installed:
Got some of the final wiring done, hooked up an OBD2 port and kept the OBD1 ports just for kicks, hopefully this is the last time I had to pull the Fusebox:
Made an extention for the A/C Speed sensor (trying to keep A/C in this beast):
Plastidipped some badges, black on white looks good:
Hooked up a boost gauge, cut out the vent to make it work, need to run a switched dimmable power line to it so it will illuminate, it already has a red bulb inside: (also have a nice solid 20hg of vacuum while running)
Trying to figure out if i can run an early style knee parcel shelf to have a nice spot for the ECU.
just reassembly, and finishing touches! Sadly I don't have a lot of time in my life to do all this, full time job, plus wife, plus young kid means my time is very limited!
The truth is, i like the feel of the small chassis better than the large chassis. I also like the B4 styling better. It all really comes down to preference. I have owned several UR4/6s and I've owned several B3s, and cqs. I converted my CQ to S2 spec (and then went with a big turbo), and i just enjoy the smaller chassis more. I don't really know how to describe it. I want this car to have around 300 awhp and all wheel tq when i'm done with it. I want it to be a comfortable cruiser, but also have a bit of grunt.
Thanks for reply, I know what you mean as I have both cars, B4 and C4. The C4 is more refined and more of a luxury drive, with the B4 being a bit less refined in the feel, weight, optional extras. Tend to drive the C4 slower. Must be getting older as I'm liking the C4 more now.
Like your UrS, what color is that, or is it dipped?
Thanks, It is dipped, anthracite grey. I had prepped the car and wetsanded it in preparation for actual paint, but my paint guy lost his shop and i needed to protect it for the winter, so i choose to use plastidip
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