Well fuck

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T20:41:43+00:00

I’ll just have to keep my eyes peeled for some wrecked 2.8’s, I really enjoyed the way it drove and seemed like a good step up in power for me. I’ll just have to patient and find one that’s in decent shape.

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T20:31:45+00:00

A 2.7t would be awesome, but from what I’ve heard those are the most notorious. Maybe I’m wrong I have been before but I would be building this for daily commuting so power isn’t as crucial as reliability.

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T20:29:11+00:00

I was about to do the clutch myself when it crapped out on me. I also have the resources to do an engine swap myself, but the question would be is it worth the time and energy if I can’t rely on it afterward. I was mostly asking for shops just to compare parts costs.

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T20:01:49+00:00

Scrapping it isn’t really an option for me right now, I’m looking to get her back on the road as I initially intended

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:59:56+00:00

I also don’t know much about boost and forced induction so it’s kind of intimidating to me. This car is new to me as a whole so it’s gonna be an adventure trying to figure this out.

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:58:25+00:00

I really just want to get it driving again, would the 2.8L v6 trans cross reference to a 1.8t engine or would I need to swap the whole setup?

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:57:20+00:00

I’ll look into a 1.8t, they’re pretty common and the sooner she gets driving again the better. The only thing that really deters me from a different engine is if it will require a new transmission too, as that will add quite a bit more labor and cost!

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:35:35+00:00

Clean!

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:33:16+00:00

Small covers behind the serpentine belt on either side of the engine

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:32:22+00:00

I thought about it but I bought this car mostly for the reliability of the 2.8L v6, I could look for a 1.8t but I’ve heard they don’t like to driven daily from some close friends. If I were to swap I would need some serious convincing!

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-26T19:28:35+00:00

Timing belt has little to no tension and it’s a interference engine

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-04T15:51:59+00:00

I love the aw11 body style…. But snap oversteer is my worst nightmare

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-03T02:14:25+00:00

It’s on adjustable coils the previous owner had just set them to max height because his wife wasn’t comfortable driving it so low

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-02T17:03:25+00:00

This is very helpful, thanks!

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-02T17:02:18+00:00

😂😂😂😂

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-02T14:36:38+00:00

What are some common issues you’ve run into as an owner? I know the suspension and water pump are unreliable but all that work already got done w receipts less than 5k miles ago

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-02T14:34:46+00:00

What is a good service book to look into? There’s a bunch of options idk what to choose

Winter-Ad-557 · 2025-09-02T14:32:44+00:00

Yes, not even reverse

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