You know, you can re-use those cam seals so long as they aren't damaged.
I didn't know that. They probably are the same as the 1.6/1.9. The ones I took out each had a little scratch, so I didn't want to take any chances. Thanks for the advice though.
whats another good use for a 5 cyl audi? its not going back in a 5000, if anything it would be a 90Q or a 4KQW if they even made them. what other sweet rides can you shoehorn one into? i remember hearing about the porsche 924?
Yes, 924! That's what I want to do a couple of years down the road. I wonder if I'll still want to do it then?
Ok, I made my goal of getting the engine in on the 4th of July weekend. Sorry I haven't posted any pictures for so long. I've been making good progress though, and will hopefully be able to start it for the first time on the weekend of the 24th. It depends on whether the latest batch of parts arrives in time. Either way, I can probably go ahead and put the front sheet metal/bumper back on, so it will start looking like a proper car again. I will hopefully have a video for you in the next couple of weeks.
Diamond coated friction washer that goes between V-belt dampener pully and nose of the crank. By weight, the most expensive thing I've ever purchased aside from my wife's wedding ring. It works out to $26,400 per pound. :-)

Spec stage 2 clutch and resurfaced flywheel. Supposedly good for 400 ft/lb.

Cleaned up bell housing with new release bearing and other misc. parts:

Engine ready to go:

Engine installed, test fitting down pipe. Joining the old and new sections of exhaust should be as simple as a 2" to 2.25" adapter.

The taller engine changed the geometry of the original P/S bracket, so a custom one was made: