dave AKA vwdoc1

GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!


So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto

"Madesio" <email@invalid.address> wrote in message
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>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>WOW
>>You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol
>
> It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with
> it <g>.
>
>>There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his
>>clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything
>>and
>>has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him
>>instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans
>>mainshaft
>>and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch
>>components
>>together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to
>>assist.
>
> That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits
> (and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can
> save you from a headache on reinstallation.
>
>>BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans.
>>Which is easier?
>
> First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the
> vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.
>
> I support the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust
> system and drive shafts. With the transmission supported separately,
> I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission
> enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and
> other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little
> more and remove.

dave AKA vwdoc1

GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!


So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto

"Madesio" <email@invalid.address> wrote in message
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>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>WOW
>>You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol
>
> It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with
> it <g>.
>
>>There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his
>>clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything
>>and
>>has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him
>>instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans
>>mainshaft
>>and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch
>>components
>>together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to
>>assist.
>
> That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits
> (and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can
> save you from a headache on reinstallation.
>
>>BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans.
>>Which is easier?
>
> First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the
> vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.
>
> I support the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust
> system and drive shafts. With the transmission supported separately,
> I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission
> enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and
> other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little
> more and remove.

Madesio

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:

>GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
>I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
>jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!
>
>
>So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????

Hard for me to say for sure because I'm not too certain on his
background experience with such repairs. To be honest, a quattro takes
a bit longer due to the fact that more parts need to be removed. I
specialize on these vehicles and have been doing these repairs for
years on end. What may be a walk in the park for me could very well
turn out to be a nightmare for him. Providing he has the correct
technical information, tools and equipment, and most importantly,
time, he should be ok. If any problems arise I'd be glad to answer any
questions and give my two cents.

Madesio

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:

>GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
>I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
>jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!
>
>
>So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????

Hard for me to say for sure because I'm not too certain on his
background experience with such repairs. To be honest, a quattro takes
a bit longer due to the fact that more parts need to be removed. I
specialize on these vehicles and have been doing these repairs for
years on end. What may be a walk in the park for me could very well
turn out to be a nightmare for him. Providing he has the correct
technical information, tools and equipment, and most importantly,
time, he should be ok. If any problems arise I'd be glad to answer any
questions and give my two cents.

Madesio

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@hotmail.com> wrote:

>GEEZ I have lift envy! lol
>I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder
>jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one!
>
>
>So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????

Hard for me to say for sure because I'm not too certain on his
background experience with such repairs. To be honest, a quattro takes
a bit longer due to the fact that more parts need to be removed. I
specialize on these vehicles and have been doing these repairs for
years on end. What may be a walk in the park for me could very well
turn out to be a nightmare for him. Providing he has the correct
technical information, tools and equipment, and most importantly,
time, he should be ok. If any problems arise I'd be glad to answer any
questions and give my two cents.