Braineack

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caz it's exactly where mine is and 90% of everyone else's

Saml01

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Ok, so its pretty much in the corner of the pan.

Braineack

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yeah, the rule of thumb is : between the first two bolt holes, as high as you can.

Dow.tom

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okay i have come to my decision. I ordered MMR Mounts sat. So I will pull the motor/tranny and do the mounts, oil pan, and clutch. A long with cleaning up some wiring and grounds that have worn over the years. I see it as a good time to clean the engine bay out and have a nice looking car come spring, seeing as i wo nt drive it till than.

Dow.tom

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ghey question, does the frion line need to be de-pressurized before i remove it?

fmowry

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Don't pull the AC compressor unless you're removing AC. You can just zip tie it out of the way when you pull the motor.

Frank

Dow.tom

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i do plan to remove the AC. You got a lift i can borrow frank?

fmowry

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It's almost done. Need to add fluid, raise it, and tighten up all the bolts. Should be done by Thursday but I need it to start removing ****.

Frank

olderguy

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Mark where you are drilling the pan before you pull the motor so that you can see all the clearance items as they are. Mine is tapped behind the A/C compressor, but is awfully close to the power steering line.

Dow.tom

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i already drilled a hole but i hit the shield behind it, and cant get the tap started. I plan to remove it and move the shield away a little than tap and put the fitting in, i know it will fit though.

slomx5

bend it

Dow.tom

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well i spent most of the day. And well im only have a few things left to pull off. I have to take off tghe connectors on the alternator, and starter, and lastly i need to remove the driveshaft, and than its time to pull

magnamx-5

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GL tom

Dow.tom

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thanks rich, i'll need it. All i hae left is the driveshaft, and to mark and pull the hood. Than pull slowely and check as it goes. Pics shortly today i hope.

Dow.tom

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well go figure i got stuck on the driveshaft. IT wont come unbolted, it just rotates as i try with the socket wrench. Tips? What am i missing?

Dow.tom

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okay the driveshaft is out. had to find a hoist and the only place that rented was closed, so i bought a 2 ton hoist from HF or 130 on sale from 199. ill try to pull tomorrow, and hopefully everything was removed.

Dow.tom

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okay i got the motor out. Time to tap the oil pan, and motormounts / clutch. Hope to have it in by next weekend, i'll post pictures tonight. I plan to give this engine the full treatment of plugs, wires, and hoses.

musanovic

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damn step by step things accomplished. do you carry your computer with you outside when you work? i can see it all in my head as i am reading. lol lets see some pics.

Dow.tom

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Pictures as promised. WITH MY CAMERA PHONE sorry...

Dow.tom

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Clutch and Manifold remounted: