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tldr: I have spark, but I don't know exactly how to check for fuel on this car. Got slight combustion with brake cleaner into tb. Nothing at all without. I do not have an accessport, but I do have a generic code reader, and vcds for audi/vw that may give more information than the generic one...

Timing Cover Install and Timing Pulley NOTE: The Timing Wheel is pressed onto the crank pulley. If you plan to make some decent power and bounce the rev limiter this can cause the teeth plate to shift on the pulley. I had this happen to me and it is a pain in the ass. To prevent this have your...

Installing Timing Components Pro Tips Pretty much every bolt tq sequence is a criss cross or start in the middle and circle out. When in doubt do that. OEM Bolts are one time use TTY "Torque To Yield", you can and will break them if you try. Do not re-torque after loosening. I used ARP bolts...

Timing the Motor - it's not that bad Here is the quick and dirty of timing this motor. Take Cams Out Set Cyl 1 to TDC and use TDC Pin "double check with a wooden spoon or something" Install Cams Install Cam Alignment Tool - Keep VVT and Exhaust Sprocket loose but attached Install Timing Bits -...

Pistons going in. I got the pistons installed the night after I did the filing and here is how I did it. I had the machine shop connect the pistons to the rods as I hear that is a nightmare and it cost 40$. Once again I watched this video which was a big help. Video 1 - Assembling pistons and...

Cranking it - Fun times with my Crank @alexwlwsn I got some time last night to get the crank installed. This was not very difficult but you need to be a little methodical and take your time. The machine shop had checked clearances so I did not do any plasti gauge "JUST GONNA SEND IT" Parts...