Notts_TT Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Soon I'm converting my na to a tt, what would you do to the TT lump before installing ?? Seals Gaskets ancillaries ??? Any help would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How much you willing to spend? At minimum I'd do the vac lines and coolant pipes especially the ones at the rear of the block. Crank pulley front main and rear oil seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Depends on the mileage and condition of the tt lump your thinking of fitting and how much money you have Waterpump, oil pump, crank pulley, cam belt/tensioner, crank seals, cam cover seals, valve stem seals, core plugs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 To me it would depend on what you know of the engines history? (stems are ok or not etc?) As above definitely the water and vac pipes at the rear. All the front stuff isn't too bad to do with the engine in, and if you haven't got the crank pulley nut loose might even be easier once in. Consider new engine mounts. You could go mad and do all of the above, and core plugs, oil pressure sensor, even check bearings etc etc etc. Are you personally doing the engine swapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 They always recon the rubber and plastic parts are best changed after 20 years so as well as hoses check the brittleness of things like coil pack and clips and while there could be a good opportunity to pull the fuel rail and send it off to Mr Injector to get all the injectors flow tested and new 'o' rings to future proof it against developing fuel leaks. Change the belt and tensioner to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Could probably put £600 to £800 into new bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Definitely oil pump as it's a engine out job anyway water pump and cam belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks Guys, do you think my budget is sufficient ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How olds the engine/mileage ? did you see it running any compression tests done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Rule of thumb take you budget and times it by 4 just from personal experiences. with your engine being out you may as well do everything possible. and if your going to open the engine up then again you may as well do everything possible so you don't have to again later. or for a significant amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How olds the engine/mileage ? did you see it running any compression tests done This, also are you fitting yourself? if you are then personally I wouldn't go to town as lots of the things mentioned could be fine for years and if not you know you can always pull it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Cam seals, front and rear crank seals. Timing with new crank pulley. Tensioner and water pump. Fresh fluids and plugs. And new coolant in the rad. If anything arises then itll be easy fixes? While your there make sure the engine mounts are good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi It's an engine from a mates supra who has broke it, runs great with no issues, done 90k and it's a 94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Then for me I'd leave a lot alone, inspect but if it ain't broke etc. Pipes round the back of the block, vac and water ones I'd do, also turbo water pipes, and the water pipes on the inlet side to/from oil filter housing. These will be so simple to do in comparison to when in the car it would be silly not to. I'd give the block a good flush, as the drain bolt under the second turbo will be easy to access. If you are considering/it's due a cambelt then you of course could do all that and water pump (there are some fiddly bolts at the back of that that would mean it's easier now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks Guys, You've give me a lot to go on, defo doing the bits that are awkward to get to with engine in. Will be going single at same time so will have a lot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Oil pump, water pump, front main seals, valve stem seals and refresh the hoses. Take full advantage of the engine being out of the car and easily accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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