(copied from the vortex thread, more info there)
I snagged this uber-rare alternator bracket on eBay- only came on B2 diesels (VW Quantum and Audi 4000) that DID NOT come with A/C. A rare lack of options, meaning this is bona fide hensteeth.
turbinepowered is still working on a bracket that ought to be superior, but this will be kept on hand as a backup/alternate option. It interferes with the snub mount, so it's not an easy fix my any means.
Anyway, on to today's accomplishments...
In she goes!
Several greasy hours of too much swearing, not enough beer, and plenty of scraped paint/knuckles later:
Once it was down in, it fit quite nicely. Loads of room for the turbo, thanks to our friend "bang bang" Maxwell:
Perfect!
I'm particularly fond of how the turbo oil drain line snakes above the subframe and under the motor mount. Very slick.
So, the motor is in, and as people keep reminding me, this is a big deal. But I'm not really celebrating yet. We survived the battle, but there's still a war to be won. Lots of little things left before she can run, and I'm out of cash and time. We'll see how things shake out, but I doubt this will be drivable before September.
I need to thank my uncle here, without whose help today's escapade would have been impossible!
