so close....

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Luke, good work, I know how you feel =)

Yep, that downpipe is definitely in the way, unbolt that sucker, and with the
motor in the engine bay you can lift the motor up a little and slide it in
before you put it down on the mounts.

Javad

In a message dated 7/25/2003 8:24:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,
maytagasm at sympatico.ca writes:

> wow! im half way through putting my engine in... what a crazy job.
> my friend "mr. punctual/reliable" never showed up to help me (i think our
> friendship
> is coming to an end VERY soon) so ive been doing it all myself.
> it took me like 3 hours to get the engine and crane out of the garage.
> its all dirt floor garage onto a dirt road with big ruts where the rain
> drains.
> plus im only 5'6" 110lbs (yes i eat lots).
> ive got the engine hanging in the engine bay now but cant quite get it to
> fit... its
> the f****ing downpipe... i think im going to unbolt it at the turbo and
> leave it dangling
> in place tied up so i can get the engine in place tonight... i dont want to
> leave
> that crane sitting on the side of the road.. its not exactly the cheapest
> hoist
> to say the least.
> wow.
> what a day.
> time to open the bottle of glenfiddich in the cupboard (only 12 year old :(
> )
>
> well im just trying to vent some of my frustration by talking about it as
> well as taking a break.
>
> hopefully in a day or two i will be driving again...
>
> luke
> 90tq
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