removal of 87 4kq head with EM and downpipe attatched

[Tom B]

Hey all,
Thanks to all who replied to my question. I reaffirmed once again the saying 
YMMV is true, at least in regards to trying to pull a 4kq head with 
em/downpipe installed.

Replies to this question definately varied. One lister said that he did not 
think it could be done, another said yes it will come out but it is very 
heavy, a third said I might have to drop the subframe and chop out the 
battery box,  and a fourth said all he had to do was remove the rf cv shaft 
and cv shaft heat shield and with lots of twisting it comes out (he 
recommended taking pics because it was so humourous trying to get it out).  
hmmmmmmmmmm.

I guess I'll have to try it and find out just which route I will end up 
taking. At least now I know this can be done. Thank you Brendan, Jay, Clint 
and Jon for sharing your experiences. I shall be sure to post which approach 
I use.

This list rocks :-)

enjoy all,
Tom B
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