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Subject:Engine swap prep
From:TJ Hemrick
Date:Tue, 6 May 2014 14:42:04 -0400

All,   I've been lurking for about a month now.  My thanks to all the
well wishes after our house fire about a month ago.  Also, kudos and thanks
to all who provided key troubleshooting tips after I (stupidly)
disconnected a (then) unknown wire from the starter hot terminal, cutting
off power to the rest of the computer/ignition system.  I'll never make
that mistake again ;)
  Anyhow, after replacing a lot of items for maintenance; (plugs, wires,
cap & rotor, complete fuel system, water pump, hoses, filters, and fuel
injectors, I was happy and the van was "singing" when things were good.
She got me through a long process of moving both the household goods and
family.   Sadly, all good things come to an end.   The DAY after I finished
moving, she blew a head gasket and took yet another flatbed ride home in
shame.
  I have a motor that was waiting to go in my Syncro (pending a full fuel
system overhaul since it's time and the motor is out) but since I'm now in
a rental (ugh), as per the subject line of my message; When swapping from
flywheel to flexplate, is there any special notes, torques, sealants, lubes
or warnings to pay attention to?  I've never had to change one out as I've
always had a matching spare available when swapping engines.

Thanks,

TJ
87 Wolfsburg automatic

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