Audi 100/A6

1990-1997 of release

Repair and car operation

3.3.4.3. Engine dismantle

THE GENERAL DATA

If the decision on dismantle of the engine for major repairs carrying out, or repair of the basic knots it is necessary to spend certain preparatory measures was accepted.

It is the extremely important to plan a place where works will be made. Undoubtedly, best place is the workshop. It is very important to have the equipped working platform, and also a place for car storage. If neither a workshop, nor the garage is not present, the equal smooth concrete or asphalt platform is required.

Washing of a motor compartment and the engine before демонтажем will allow to keep the tool clean and a constant working condition.

Also will be necessary the lift or тельфер. Be convinced that these devices have a stock on load-carrying capacity and are capable to lift the engine with all units. Observance of security measures plays a paramount role, as lifting of the engine from the car – operation dangerous.

If works on engine dismantle are spent by not skilled person the assistant is necessary. Consult and ask to help the persons having experience in such works. There are many kinds of works at lifting of the engine from a motor compartment which exclude their performance by one person.

In advance plan the actions. Agree or get all necessary tools and the equipment before beginning works. To some adaptations providing safety at dismantle and installation of the engine, and also decrease in expenditures of labour concern (besides the lift) the strong supports, a full set of keys and оправок, wooden колодки, rags and solvent for cleaning of inevitable pools from the spilt liquids. If the lift is hired, agree in advance, having performed all works in which this mechanism is not necessary. It will allow to save money and time.

Have in view of that considerable time you cannot take advantage of the car. For performance of some works inaccessible in house conditions in the absence of the special equipment, it is necessary to address in a car-care centre workshop. These enterprises work under the schedule and expedient will consult there before engine dismantle precisely to estimate expenses of time for repair and restoration of details.

Always at engine dismantle be very attentive. Rash actions can cause serious traumas. In advance consider the actions. Do not feel sorry on it for time, for the main thing-work without traumas.