TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

Can i start my motor to check for leaks and such without a transmission before I take it to get a new tranny put in it?

rad23

i dont see why not, it might not run perfect depending on mods but it should start right up to be able to check for leaks. i would reccomend pulling the fuel pump fuse first toss some oil around and listen for overly wrong sounds. then put the fuse back in and fire her up

sepsis

iTrader: (7)

I guess if they start engines on the dyno with no tranny you should be fine.

I've never had the opportunity to try it though so I'm not 100%.

badss_02

iTrader: (2)

I did... Just make sure to take your clutch master off of the clutch pedal first if it is an m6! Good way to make a mess and spend extra $!

TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

Thanks its a A4 just wanna make sure everythings good is hate to leave a mess at someone's shop and have to deal with more headaches ecspecially since I'm taking it out of town for the tranny.

mark21742

Since It's an a4 you will need to be sure the car "sees" park or neutralby possibly adjusting your switch that slides over the shift lever, plus be sure you don't have a wire loom hanging anywhere near the flex plate

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

People have started engines for years on stands. I would have the flywheel securely attatched and all wires/lines out of the way. IF you plan on not digging into engine again, fill with fluids and bleed the system.

TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

Can u elaborate? As in make sure the shift lever is in park or neutral even though the trannys out is that what u mean?

TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

What do you mean bleed the system?

blue95

iTrader: (1)

Yes. Same idea as if the tranny were installed. If it's not in neutral or part, it won't start. On an engine stand it doesn't matter because the wiring harness (if one is used) is a stand-alone unit and doen't have a neutral/park safety switch. In the car, you have to make the computer happy in order for the car to start.

TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

I see now what's with the whole fill with fluids and bleed the system thing?

CustomX

iTrader: (1)

I wouldnt rev on it though. Friend of mine revved on his when his trans was out and a couple hundred miles after he put the trans in the car spun a bearing. Maybe having no load on the motor overspun a bearing? I could be wrong though.

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

Like fill with coolant and oil. If u have no other plans you can do those 2 things. The install trans at leisure.

moeZ28

iTrader: (7)

You wouldnt need to rev it...its gonna idle alot faster than normal without anything attached to it.

TermnEatr

iTrader: (24)

Well good news I just found out I have the short crank in my Lq4 not the long crank so i can bolt up my 4l60e thanks for the help though!