Ben's e//S2

well, the project is moving along...slowly. finally received the new head gasket so i was able to put the engine back together. it looks like new and i can't wait to fire it up!
i also started to take the coupe apart in preparation for the swap. here are a few pics...


engine before...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/pictures_july_23rd_002.jpg">

another before...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/pictures_july_23rd_005.jpg">

timing belt...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/timing.jpg">

exhaust manifold &amp; S2 oil filter bracket
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/em.jpg">

refinished turbo with S2 oil lines and oil pan extension
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/turbo.jpg">

back together...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/engine1.jpg">

another shot...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/engine2.jpg">

front of the CQ during dismantle...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/19587/front.jpg">

Hokie - STI avant

Nice work! Looks like a brand new motor!

repeater

Re: Looks really good.

YumyJager

Looks VERY good.

zeems

Daaaaaaaaamn...looks sweet!

riverzendz

Lookin' good. Can't wait till the first test drive!

Senna4Life

OOOOOOOOOOOOH BEAUTIFUL!!! That is going to be one GREAT car!

quattro.pilot

that engine looks soooooo good! Nice work, you'll have a wicked car when done =)

QuattroPwr

WOW! Very clean! What did you use/do to clean/refinish your 20vT?

Ben's e//S2

i used a product called "dunk". smelly, but effective. the media blaster made all the aluminum parts look like new again! repainted everything with either high heat block paint or manifold paint. not sure why we go to these lengths for our cars, but there's certainly a good amount of satisfaction in it when it's done! thanks for all the complements guys! keep your fingers crossed that i can figure out the wiring!