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Old 09-16-07, 08:07 PM
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Talking pulled the motor today, was easier than i thought it would be

took 5 hours start to finish. sending it out to rotary resurrection next week. 3mm seals, street port...





what a ******* nightmare












taking it out was easy...putting it back in is going to be a different story. already dreading that rats nest...
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Sure, try it without a lift next time
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Nice work. It took me roughly around the same time but I did it over a couple of days. The most time consuming part was just unplugging / disconnecting everything.

Instead of pulling the engine up and out of the car like most people did I found it easier to raise the car higher and drop the engine down under and out of the car. Mind you this was all done in my garage with just a few jack stands and an engine hoist.
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Originally Posted by YOUWSH
Instead of pulling the engine up and out of the car like most people did I found it easier to raise the car higher and drop the engine down under and out of the car. Mind you this was all done in my garage with just a few jack stands and an engine hoist.
how big were your jacks?!
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Originally Posted by EfiniR11
how big were your jacks?!
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You must have some super tall jacks and jack stands!

I am in the process of pulling my engine out right now. Fun times!
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The fun part will be getting it all back together!
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Sure, try it without a lift next time
Do you guys even have a lift in your shop, or does one of you hold the car up with one arm while you're working?
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I would also prefer to drop the engine without using a hoist if possible, but I don't think it could be done with basic jacks/stands.
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