Brent,
After pulling engines with and without the transmission attached I
think it is a bunch easier to do it without for both removing and
replacing. Clearing the front sheet metal with the transmission on the
engine will take more time and maneuvering and is just flat a pain. I
pull the radiator, fan , intake, starter and usually just unbolt the
exhaust manifold and alternator and wire them out of the way. [I am sure
I left some items out gas line carb linkage a wire here and there]Then
take the bolts out of the engine mounts and bell housing and out it
comes not fuss no muss no car jacked up in the air no bent sheet metal
no chipped paint. Then that is just my opinion. Jim
Brent Kasl wrote:
>Listers-I am about to pull the engine of the S2 and am wondering about
>what needs to come off beforehand and what can stay on. Can I leave the
>manifolds and carbs on? It is probably dependant on where I afix the
>lift for engine support, but I would rather dismantle as little as
>possible until it is out of the car complete with tranny. Thanks Brent
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