Work Log: Rebirth of the Vert (Red Oktober)

[oekundar]

update...getting the motor back together

Flywheel mounted, clutch & pressure plate will go on tonight


Intake Manifold stripped and undergoing polishing... (this is going to take some time)


Lights going back together:




More to come...I'd like to put the motor back in this weekend...so we'll see!

[oekundar]

Awesome Progress! Looks like you are having fun!

jason

Jason,

I am actually enjoying the process, its been a heck of a learning experience and nothing like doing it right, only thing more I could do is tear down the engine...but not this time. :)

[tabasco]

Awesome Progress! Looks like you are having fun!

jason

[oekundar]

Got the torque converter off and cleaned the rear of the block...installed a new rear main seal/gasket, and cleaned up the stock manifolds.







also started working on the smoked/crosshair hellas...



trim rings:

[oekundar]

Oh...what's this?



Missing headlights...well not missing getting ready for the refresh and smoking..





Thanks Turk...I got my crosshairs yesterday!

[oekundar]

Great thread...impressive work...keep it coming!

Thanks!

Update...degreased and powerwashed the engine bay

Befores:







Afters:









It looks much better, I hope to have the motor/tranny back in within a week...need to order a couple more things that I forgot...

[red325i]

Great thread...impressive work...keep it coming!

[oekundar]

What a great build and having the 5 speed in the vert is a blast. Keep up the inspiring build. The corrosion people in the north have to deal with is amazing.

Great info for when I get really into my build. Lucky me I already have a manual! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the kind words...its been a heck of a learning experience, but I hope to git 'er done within 2 weeks...

[mojorising]

Great info for when I get really into my build. Lucky me I already have a manual! Keep up the good work!

[vtman05]

What a great build and having the 5 speed in the vert is a blast. Keep up the inspiring build. The corrosion people in the north have to deal with is amazing.

[oekundar]

that cable is the kick down cable..when you press the accelerator all the way down till you feel that click, that the cable throwing the transmission into a lower gear. never really worked for me... Horrible ass tranmissions. zf ftl....

That cable also controls the shift points. If its not hooked up it wont shift right at all.

Aye...thanks for the input...won't be needing that any more... :D

[e30325ic]

That cable also controls the shift points. If its not hooked up it wont shift right at all.

[e30slut]

that cable is the kick down cable..when you press the accelerator all the way down till you feel that click, that the cable throwing the transmission into a lower gear. never really worked for me... Horrible ass tranmissions. zf ftl....

[oekundar]

Another day, another update:

separated the autotransmission from the engine



Decided to start cleaning up the block and change some of the parts that needed it, so engine goes on its side









Having an engine stand would help, but we make do with what we have :)

Also decided to pull the last part of the auto transmission out of the car:




There was/is so much gunk on this motor and all accessories...the plan is to clean most of it up prior to going back in. Got the powerwasher ready for the engine bay...the car definitely needs this overhaul.


Some of my cleaning, just some wire wheel work here.




Also pulled off the oil pan to replace the gasket, and the oil filter housing to replace the gasket, no pictures though...maybe tomorrow


Now does anyone know what this cable goes to? (I'm assuming its related to shifting the tranny)

[oekundar]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=135525

Since you put it like that...yes...I have a few weeks off from my other committment. :)...starting after next saturday.