Story of how i put back the the 10V engine in the Ur

Story of how I put back the 10V engine in my Ur-quattro

last update: 4.1.2000

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	*Engine bay:* -cleaned with petrol and a paintbrush (time to stop smoking....) - the frame had been protected with wax
	*Engine is ready now, still hanging on the holder:* - conncection rod bearings and crankshaft was checked by MR. Koch. - new head gasket ,valves and their seats were milled. - new 2 piece exhaust manifold. - whole engine cleaned and some parts repainted (its worth the effort!)
	*Engine away from the holder:* - engine is fixed with 3 tensioning straps, so its easy to balance it right - lifted by a driving chain, very good to handle that wight!
	*Engine with gearbox:* - with the engine on a wood plate its easy to push the gearbox back on the engine
	*Engine and gearbox lifted:* - the whole system is now ready for to get it back in the car.
	*Engine is over the pit:* - engine and gear lying on the holder, pushed over the pit
	*Engine in pit:* - car is over the pit and lifted up - axle support has to be removed
	*Engine on the way in the bay:* - engine has made half way into the bay - axle support is removed
	*Engine is mounted:* - engine is in its final position
	*Engine moved in right position:* - the propeller shaft gives the right ajustment for the engine
	*Engine is mounted in right position:* - its done!!!!!
	*Everything put back in the bay:* - injection system, radiator and so on ......
	*Detailed view of the bay:* - looks good so far and its running well!!!
	*Engine hood mounted:* - time to check all nuts and cables, oil levels and so on.

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