Re: I-5 tool solved, now for engine removal

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <60c99ac5.36461ada@aol.com> MHLIGGINS@aol.com writes:
> <<Now, I've been told it is possible to remove the engine from a Coupe GT
> through the top, but that it's difficult due to the tight clearances.
> Before I embark on this project, should I try to yank it from the top or
> pay large $$$ to have someone drop it from the bottom on a lift.>>
>
> 	Take it out through the top, but in parts.  I pull the head/exhaust/intake as
> one unit, then the bottom end as a second unit.  Phil Payne says he takes the
> intake off, then pulls the head and exhaust together.  This is dependent upon
> how well you can get to the hex head nuts that hold the intake in place.
> Since I stripped out the inside of at least one bolt the first two times, I
> took that as a warning and now always pull them as one unit.

No, my comment was about the turbo engines.  With a Coupe GT, I'd be
tempted to leave the inlet manifold on as well.

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