How long to remove and fit an S2 engine

[KaraK]

so do we have a consensus on how long it takes? I've heard some sources suggesting it takes over a year!

[Jamo]

A year? no no we're on GMT no QMT!

@ Error404 thanks all extra hands welcome

[4WheelDrifter]

Taking the engine out and stripping it can be done in an afternoon. Putting the engine back in takes ~2 years IME.

[pixsaudisex2]

this actually going ahead then Jamo..

[Jamo]

this actually going ahead then Jamo..

Yep, booked a week of work next week so will at the minimum finish the engine build, I'm still waiting for bits from America ( UPS holding things up this end ) and a Vagparts order.

[Fat Audi 80]

A year? no no we're on GMT no QMT!

(Do I have to moderate that)?

[s2driveruk]

Taking the engine out and stripping it can be done in an afternoon. Putting the engine back in takes ~2 years IME.

it will look fantastic when it finally comes together Stu! Mine's only been back together a year and there is stuff needing attention already

[4WheelDrifter]

Don't forget to disconnect the earth wire that attaches to the bellhousing if you're not seperating the GB and block. Always catches me out.... every time....

BTDT. Just what you need when your hands are full with the engine. Another good reason to have a block of wood at the ready to rest the engine on, just after you've separated it from the gearbox.

In all seriousness, if it was me, I would allow a weekend to get it out, a weekend to get it back in and all the time in between to sort the "other" jobs you did not know were there, or the stuff that gets broken along the way.

It's the other jobs that take the time, and where do you stop?
And what do you replace those manky bits you threw away, before you found out they are NLA?

My engine is now ready to come out again. Hopefully for the last time.

[S2central.net]

A year? no no we're on GMT no QMT!

Wow - I had to think about that one - Touché Jamo

[SteveH]

Jamo, it's not too bad a job, just a bit daunting the first time. Mark everything up and take a few pics to remind you when it's going back together. I removed the engine, replaced the clutch and got it back together in just over a day that last time I did it. That was outside and by myself, so if you have the right tools and some help you'll be laughing. Mind, you'll still end up with some nasty scratches and bruises from those hard to get to bolts.

[S2central.net]

Steve - that is good going... and hey - nice to see you on here again - been a while.

This could be the start of a great competition at the next garage meet (if we ever have another one) - to see who can do it the quickest - Top Gear style in teams with some objective at the end - like driving to a distant beer shop and back to prove the car is still working after the engine refit.

[SteveH]

Paul, It took a lot longer the first time I had the engine out, and I did have Aelred with me to show me the ropes. I've not had much contact with the S2 recently, as it's been in the garage since I moved house last year. It's now my autumn/winter project to get her back on the road, first job is engine out for a new clutch and another gearbox!

[mark_s2]

and buy a big pack of latex gloves...went through over 50 pairs breaking the S2.

[Flat on my back]

Oh.

I say less than this thread will take to reach any useful conclusions...

Always up for a laugh getting covered in oil...

[gedu]

Hum... If you want to polish all things that are inaccessible after engine is back in, you won't get it done in 1 weekend. On the other hand, if it's just a straightforward swap job, should be done in 1 weekend. 1 day to get old engine out and 1 day to install new engine. That estimate ofcourse is based on assumption that new engine is "complete" so that it only needs wiring and hoses to connect.