I primed and painted the raw edge.

And popped in a 1 inch grommet. I will find out later if this is big enough.

After reading Len Hoffman's analysis of engine case breathing, I decided to change from the "stock" set-up, with each head vented, to Len's recommended venting from the oil breather stack. These are the head vent plugs (and one of the vent hose fittings, already removed).

Even with the sheet metal and intake manifolds, I was able to install the vent plugs.

I took the near-final opportunity to tame the new EFI cables. In a new places, I can use bolt-on clamps.

And here.

I also got stick-on anchors. Not sure how these will hold up to heat.

These make it easy--if they stay on.

I also grouped some of the cables into plastic sheaths. Not such a mess now.

OK, time for engine and transaxle assembly. Here are the flywheel location pins I was missing.

I used a plastic-face hammer to tap (pound) these in.

Finally, the flywheel is ready. Clutch disk in place with centering tool.

And clutch cover bolted on.

I got the trans balanced on a floor jack.

Here we go. I have not done this in at least 10 years.

So, this photo is about 2 hours later. It took about 5 attempts. After 3 tries to align the disk, and insert the trans shaft (with lots of changing angles of trans and engine), I resorted to another method. I loosened the clutch cover bolts enough so the disk could shift sideways. On the fourth attempt, I got the shaft in, then pulled the trans back and tightened the cover bolts. The fifth attempt then got it all together.

A few more things to do, and then I can get this beast into the car.

I'm way back at Panel replacement but i have two questions. As I look at the underside of the tunnel, is there anything I need to do before putting new floors on or is it all reachable later?
2. are you following a guide for whats going on next?

Superbe Job

1. Access to the tunnel is very limited once new floor panels are on. Make sure all the cable tube brackets and braces are solid, especially for the clutch cable.

2. I am guided by various manuals, logic, and lots of others here on 914World.

More engine-trans prep. How about a Hi-Torque starter? Less weight, more power.

Bolted on. (And then I torqued all the engine-trans bolts and nuts.)

I shortened the lead I made for the solenoid. Another soldered terminal.

Then the connectors for the reverse light switch. These are not quite in all the way yet. Plus a new rubber boot.

For the power lead to the starter, I got a massive pre-made cable.

This should carry as many amps as needed.

Starter power lead, through the rear sheet metal.

Starter, all connections.

I had quite a gap between the rear sheet metal panel, and the top of the engine case. How about sealing that with some rubber tape?

No more gap.

Time to fill the transaxle. I used Swepco 201 90W, as recommended by CMS.

And my trusty 17 mm hex wrench. This has been hiding in the back of my tool chest for a while.

Sure easier with the trans out of the car.

The fill took about 3/4 gallon. CMS did run the transaxle on the bench, and drained the original lube.

More prep for the installation: I removed the throttle bodies.

I also removed the oil filler/breather. No troubles with clearance now, right?

Here's the engine and trans braced and balanced on my "motorcycle lift".

Look out, car--here it comes!

Decent clearance under the rear bumper, with the valance removed.

Got it centered and lined up. I lifted one inch at a time, and then checked all around, top and bottom.

I used some cardboard to protect the edges of the sheet metal from the suspension nuts.

Eventually, I got the engine and trans lifted into place, and the mounts aligned. In the front, I used new bolts, inserted from below. This protects the nut end (and matches the PET).

In the rear, I also reached for new bolts, but could not find my bag of M8 lock nuts, so these are temporary.

That's it--bolted on, and jack removed.

Engine in!!! It took more than 2 years to get here, but it feels good!

Now, just a few wires and other things to connect.

This is OUTSTANDING, Bob!

Just went through 20% of your rebuild - very well done! That is one outstanding Teener - thanks to you...

Cracker

PS: Love the color.

Congratulations! Very nice to see that engine in the car. Can't wait for you to turn the key.

Bob, that looks awesome. what a great milestone. I am starting to hear the drum roll and the fat lady is warming up to sing.....can't wait.

Bob, you rock mate. Fantastic. Glad the power plant is in. Looks so good.