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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 shit.

Frank

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.:eek5:

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.

bend it

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 :)

GL tom

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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


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