KEVOZS8

I own a Audi S8 4.2 32 Valves 1999 Model and recently my engine has blew up i want to replace it or fix it but here in Kuwait i couldnt found an S8 Engine WIth the AHC code on it i have only found The ABZ engine which is fo Audi A8 my question is if i could take the down part oft he ABZ engine and replace it to my car engine
the power will be the same ?
the parts are the same (Pistons ,Crank Shaft.Oil Pump, ETC...)?

Always Overcharged

almost bullet proof but there are some differences between S and A8,s
Try search function for info.
There is another forum member [I think] from Kuwait
[Bargavese].

KEVOZS8

I didnt blow up the ABZ which is an A8 i have an S8 WIth AHC engine code number and i have blew up because of the failure of the oil pump but i need to know if the ABZ enigne and AHC cylinder block spare parts are the same such as pistons, Oil Pump , CrankShaft And the Rods ETC ...

Always Overcharged

been discussions here about the difference between A and S8's
You will need the ECUtomatch and also check that the pairing of your trans and TCU have been used with ABZ in factory cars or you may have compatability issues.

JimR

it's not something the largely-US crowd here is likely to know by personal experience. Perhaps one of our foreign contingent can help. Also, you might ask on the A8 forum at tyresmoke.

KEVOZS8

please Jim can you give me address for the A8 forum at tyresmoke to contact and know more information about audi S8,

Thanks & Best Regards

JimR

<ul><li><a href="http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/postlist.php/Cat/1,2,12,15,22,25,26,27,3/Board/a8">http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/postlist.php/Cat/1,2,12,15,22,25,26,27,3/Board/a8</a</li></ul>

S8bell

I just don't know in what way. Could be a relief for valve clearance, different compression ratio, or a diffreent ring and skirt design for the higher reving S8 (AHC). Or, it could be all three....certainly you should continue to do homework before investing in an expensive experiment.

First thing I'd reccomend is having the heads checked....oil starvation isn't good for cams, lifters and valves either.

You may be able to find a dismanteler in Europe who could ship you a good used short block. Perhaps a lister on the forum jimr mentioned could make inquiries on your behalf.

I wish you well, it is hard to be so far from the mother ship when you have a rare car.

KEVOZS8

How Much will cost me a used short block with crank Sahft Pistons Rings and all the parts in the cylinder i mean a half engine .
Thanx alot anyway

tozoM8

<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Audi-A8-Used-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33689QQihZ020QQi temZ300100460889QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V">here is one</a></li></ul>