[T3] Engine removal.

["Mike Wodkowski" <lovekeira@earthlink.net>]

Ok, first questions: 

1) Bentley says jack car up 1Meter. Not possible in my case. How high do I
rellly have to jack up car to get engine out. My floor jack only raises to
14" My ramps are 12"

2) Muir says put two scissor-jacks in a v-pattern under engine block to
support it. And to support the scissor jacks on something like a 2x4. Dont
quite get this. Seems unstable. Any easier method to jack  engine, lower it,
and slide it out from under?

3)  Bentley doesnt mention taking off muffler before engine removal and Muir
unclear on this.
Seems like not possible to undo engine without pulling exhaust first. Yes or
no?

4) Supporting transmission: How strong a chain do I need? About how long for
either end? Muir has some rigged way of hooking chains to 2x4. Does this
really work? My trans is manual.

5) As long as engine is out, are there any EASY things I could also be
checking?

all for now...


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Mike Wodkowski
72 Squareback, Brooklyn, NY
1600cc, manual trans., dual Weber 34ICTs

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