F17BAD G3 GTI. S3 TURBO

[SoundillusioN]

Fantastic progress and some great new parts fitted/replaced well so far.

Crunch time looks like it's only round the corner!

[Mikester]

Hope all of this rain hasnt dampened the progress. Its been pouring all day here!

[cняis]

Cue the youtube video showing the engine running minus the exhaust 

Every engine swap thread has one!

[F17BAD]

The engine is now in the bay

todays works

prep final bits of engine, including fitment of new VR6 Clutch, Gearbox, silicone TIP and part of my custom stainless downpipe

We had alot of running about to do inbetween all this lot too regarding some tool bits we needed to buy and a visit to a place that does silicone hosing etc (we will be going back their tomo)

anyhow her is some pics from today



removed air con of S3 lump



S3 flywheel v ABF 16v flywheel







Engine meets gearbox





had to change rear mount on engine for the ABF part



time for the engine to see its new home

[F17BAD]

Here you can see part of my downpipe



Tried the Engine cover, make sure it does not hit the bonnet :-)




tomo will bolt rest of engine parts on and plug all the wiring in

[JC]

most excellent progress. 

[F17BAD]

cheers matey

[pablo64]

thats looking good , looks OEM just what you want eh kells, nice job your doing

[lemski]

Good work mate

[mark-mk3gti]

Wow! Nice one mate! Awesome! Looks to be a very full bay now! Not like the old 8v where u might fall in, lol
Bet ur getting rather giddy now! Can just imagine that first turn of the key and She fires up! Wish I could be there!

Enjoy mate!