NM ---> AAN on Coupe Q.

[20vQC]

Hi mates! My NM engine died yesterday, it started to leak the whole oil from the pan... I don't know how it just started to leak...I haven't go over water in the last 2 months and have not go over any road with such a big rock and broke the oil pan... NO IDEA but is killing me this situation... well...today I decided to start the project of the AAN and UrS4 tranny.

Some problems and doubts that I need to get resolved ASAP:

1) Is it a must to take out the crankshaft pulley for the timing belt change? If YES, where could I get the locking tool?
2) My AAN's has 102K miles on it and before the UrS4 was crushed I saw that the old owner was using the Castrol TXT fully synthetic oil...should I use that synt oil or with that mileage or can I go for the blended oil type?
3) Do I need to make any adapter for the UrS4 tranny to my 90' Coupe Quattro? Or engine?
4) If I use the original AAN intake manifold, will I have to modify the radiator position?


Thanks in advance! I hope having some anwers soon!



P.S.: I have my stock NM's camshaft that have a slight less overlap and lift than the 7A's cams... could I use them in my AAN's or it's better to stay with the stock AAN?

[Jamo]

Keep hold of them camshafts! they are like gold dust.

You can use both the inlet and exhaust together although the results have not been tested yet

[spink]

1,Yes you do,you can get the locking tool from audi or certain specialists(approx £35(50e) or make your own.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27190&highlight=locking

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25315&highlight=locking

3.If you are planning on keeping the AAN flywheel you wont have any problems with a s4 tranny but as you have a spare NM flywheel(lighten it if you want) it would be worth fitting that with a uprated clutch.


4.Yes,i think you may have a problem here as there isnt much room to move the rad as the ABS pump and engine mount gets in the way,would be worth modding the AAN or just use a 3b/aby inlet or buying a wagner style.

[20vQC]

OK thanks JAMO and SPINK for your answers! I'll consider your reccomendations!

Cheers!!!