The invader is still here....

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Feb 12, 2006 | 07:06 PM

OldSchool AG

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The invader is still here....

but a lot closer to being gone. I slacked off most of today and only worked on it a few hours. The learning curve for a car I've never worked on before is rather steep.

Had to figure out a way to support the engine when the transmission was out. Not quite as slick as the support Steve just bought, but, it'll do:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76421/enginesupported.jpg">

Separate the tranny from the engine:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76421/tranny_separated1.jpg">

Install new clutch and flywheel:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76421/newclutchandflywheel.jpg">

Then muscle the tranny back onto the engine and install the mount:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76421/trans_reinstalled.jpg">

Garage should be back to Audi Parking Only mode by tomorrow.

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:09 PM

Kareem of Elise

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So, what you're saying is this is marginally more difficult than, say, changing the air filter?

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:12 PM

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Good progress though Chris!

I can see clearly why that $86 was well spent!

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:18 PM

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LOL!

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:19 PM

OldSchool AG

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I'd say the old clutch disc was just about spent...

he definitely got his money's worth out of this one.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/76421/oldclutchdisc.jpg">

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Definitely a good investment-- the Honda engine has 4 mounts>>

and to do the clutch 3 of them have to come off. Although, I'm thinking for the timing belt, only the front one would come off, leaving the other 3 in place which should be plenty to hold the engine (it's hanging by only 2 right now), so you may not need it for this job. Then again, maybe you will, if you have to raise/lower the engine during the process for access to different parts.