SteveAngry

The cars been down for the count since October.

I spent most of the winter trying to figure out what to do with it. We tried a couple of thing to rectify the situation to no avail. Things were tight on money so I drove the A6 and waited.

I finally came across a deal on a rehoned and tanked fresh MC block with extras. I worked out a trade + cash and went down to Ohio to pick it up. Thanks Eric.

Anyways long story short, everythings been rebuilt including the turbo, cylinder head, engine, etc. I also powedercoated, painted or polished almost everything I could get my hands on. I even used stainless fasteners where I could.

Here's the block as I picked it up from Eric:<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild002.jpg">

Pistons with fresh rings, wrist bushings, etc:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild001.jpg">

Putting in the pistons:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild017.jpg">

Pistons installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild007.jpg">

Always have a back up, lol:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild018.jpg">

Powdercoated parts:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/ebay105.jpg">

New water pump, pulley, powdercoated mounts and thermostadt cover installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild020.jpg">

Parts arrive:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild014.jpg">

Installation of 20vt windage tray:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild022.jpg">

Powdercoated oil pan:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild024.jpg">

20vt metal headgasket:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild025.jpg">

Cyl head installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild026.jpg">

Ceramic coated 2 piece EM, polished oil lines and K24 turbo installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild030.jpg">

Powdercoated timing belt cover and brackets:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild031.jpg">

Powdercoated IM installed, etc:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild033.jpg">

Test fit 3" downpipe:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild035.jpg">

Rear view:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild038.jpg">

Sideview:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild045.jpg">

Different turbo(Modified K26)wastegate installed, turbo oil lines, etc installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild065.jpg">

All ready for installation:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild061.jpg">

Turbo, oil and coolant line closeup:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild062.jpg">

Installation underway. New 034 fuel rail installed:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild067.jpg">

Installed and running:
<img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/SteveAngry/Enginerebuild074.jpg">

Tuning underway.

Big thanks to Jim Bush and Repeater for there help, tools, time, space, etc.

Hope you enjoyed the update.

Steve
Michigan

dwengi

Powder coated parts look fantastic.

Chad T

So you getting her broken in? Did she finally stop smoking for ya?

AudiSport4000

Looks good man. Any word on Carlisle?

Kneale Brownson

You've come a long ways, there, Steve. Looks like a great job.

You can always use that second engine in the John Deere, eh?

Adam Mowafy

Looks good Steve. One of these days we will have to give each other a ride in the hooptie's

XcellR8edAudi

damn.. looks awesome steve nice job

boxerfan

I like the subtle paint work.

audiqv8

Really nice job Ankney!!! Love the 034 EFI setup

serf2k

Uh...."hooptie" would be a "car" then.......otherwise......;-)