Roadrunner_GTI
Drag Racing Champion
The block is pretty stout there, I would try handle pry bar in this area. This worked for me, but I did have to put some effort behind it.
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Rebuilding a 2.0 TSI after timing failure at 173k *ON A BUDGET* (less than $1k spent) - And Then Balance Shafts 2 Years Later
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zrickety
The Fixer
I'll try that, thanks.
BudgetPhoenix
Autocross Champion
Theres a plug on the opposite side of the engine you may be able remove to tap it out.
See:
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zrickety
The Fixer
Can you really see from under there? I didn't even consider this.
I watched that video but missed the plug you're talking about. Looks like my Saturday is planned out.
Thanks guys.
Grabbit
Go Kart Champion
I think you need to pull the trans to get access to that plug...... If so, that's no bueno.
I honestly have no idea. Never pulled the pan myself.
zrickety
The Fixer
I finally had time to pull the transmission yesterday. Clutch and flywheel come off, the plug we need to remove is the larger one at the top right.
All it took was a few good hits (be sure to use a slightly smaller diameter, just under 3/4" or 17mm socket or bar) and the shaft came right out. This was world's easier than the special tool in this case (about $100 wasted).
The plastic sleeve is still good, that's going back in.
Thanks to Jay @jay745 Jason Stathumb for inspiring me to fix my #racecar
All it took was a few good hits (be sure to use a slightly smaller diameter, just under 3/4" or 17mm socket or bar) and the shaft came right out. This was world's easier than the special tool in this case (about $100 wasted).
The plastic sleeve is still good, that's going back in.
Thanks to Jay @jay745 Jason Stathumb for inspiring me to fix my #racecar
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Grabbit
Go Kart Champion
zrickety
The Fixer
I had an MFactory for the DSG car but then I sold the car and the LSD. I'd love to put one in here, maybe next year.Why not throw an LSD in "while you're in there"........ because #racecar right?
Got all the chains on today, timing was off half a tooth, I probably spent an hour getting it right. Maybe it's my Chinese cam holders. Service manual shows a wrench to move the cams, it's about 18mm but an 11/16" worked better for me. I imagine there is another special tool for them?
zrickety
The Fixer
Got the timing covers back on and the engine mount done. Lost an exhaust manifold stud and downpipe nut during disassembly, also had a small coolant leak at the turbo before this began. So I've ordered about $50 in misc parts from @ECS Tuning that should be here later this week. Puts my balance shaft job at about $400 total.
zrickety
The Fixer
I buttoned up the car yesterday. I was waiting for an upper heater hose as mine had a broken nipple on top. Damn plastic engine parts.
Drove it a few hours now, about 200 miles...Great success! No engine lights, no leaks. Now it just needs a good bath.
The Wortec pan swallows more than the advertised 1 extra liter, and I will have to cut off more of the ECS street shield to clear it.
Drove it a few hours now, about 200 miles...Great success! No engine lights, no leaks. Now it just needs a good bath.
The Wortec pan swallows more than the advertised 1 extra liter, and I will have to cut off more of the ECS street shield to clear it.
Roadrunner_GTI
Drag Racing Champion
Did you notice any increase in oil pressure after replacing the balance shafts? Couldn't remember if you have an oil pressure gauge.
zrickety
The Fixer
No, I don't have a gauge. I've been driving the car pretty hard and all is well. I had a brief low pressure warning early on, during a turn, but the level was low. I topped it off and haven't had any issues since.