kday
10-08-2007, 07:38 AM
I didn't figure out how the driver's side engine mount attached until I had the motor out. I was able to get the four bolts holding the mount to the block off, but even with that the mount tore when I pulled the motor. Not a big deal, the mounts were shot anyway.
Summary: Remove latch plate, bumper, AC condenser, radiator. Remove intake manifold (for easy access) and disconnect all hoses and electrical connectors from engine. Drop the exhaust, remove the heatshield, unbolt the rear driveshaft and reinstall the brace for it to sit on. Remove shift cable and three electrical connectors from transmission. Unbolt the front axles, unbolt the front beam between the frame rails, undo engine and trans mount bolts, pull motor up and forward. With everything half out remove the driver's side trans mount bracket to clear the axle. Aside from all the time spent on my back on a greasy floor, not that bad of a job.
Other than that not much to report. Exhaust bolts all either broke or had to be cut. The exhaust on the A6 is a real pain in the ass. It was a lot harder to get off than the S4 exhaust was, which is funny, since the S4 exhaust is bigger and comes out in one piece instead of two. I ended up cutting off one of the rubber muffler hangers. I got tired of fighting with it. We'll see if I miss that when everything is back together.
Getting all those CV bolts out was much more fun with an air ratchet. I hated that part of the S4 clutch job.
I am wrestling with spending another $150+ on new heater hoses. The receipt pile for this job is growing to unreasonable proportions.
Summary: Remove latch plate, bumper, AC condenser, radiator. Remove intake manifold (for easy access) and disconnect all hoses and electrical connectors from engine. Drop the exhaust, remove the heatshield, unbolt the rear driveshaft and reinstall the brace for it to sit on. Remove shift cable and three electrical connectors from transmission. Unbolt the front axles, unbolt the front beam between the frame rails, undo engine and trans mount bolts, pull motor up and forward. With everything half out remove the driver's side trans mount bracket to clear the axle. Aside from all the time spent on my back on a greasy floor, not that bad of a job.
Other than that not much to report. Exhaust bolts all either broke or had to be cut. The exhaust on the A6 is a real pain in the ass. It was a lot harder to get off than the S4 exhaust was, which is funny, since the S4 exhaust is bigger and comes out in one piece instead of two. I ended up cutting off one of the rubber muffler hangers. I got tired of fighting with it. We'll see if I miss that when everything is back together.
Getting all those CV bolts out was much more fun with an air ratchet. I hated that part of the S4 clutch job.
I am wrestling with spending another $150+ on new heater hoses. The receipt pile for this job is growing to unreasonable proportions.