On Wed, 15 Sep 1999, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> 1. It is very easy to knock a car off jack stands when installing an
> engine. There is no way to safely move the engine within the bay without
> the danger of pulling the stands over. For a first timer I must suggest
> strongly that you have wheels under at least the rear of the car, and a
> spotter to keep an eye on the stands.
I agree, you are going to want the wheels on when you are done anyway,
otherwise you won't have nearly as much fun driving and your MPG will be
dismal.... :)
>
> 2. With the hood support undone, you can tie a rope to the hood latch
> spring, run it over the car and hook it to the trunk lid handle. The hood
> can then carefully be pulled almost vertical. This will give enough
> clearance to put the engine back. This rope trick comes in handy for most
> underhood maintenance. Realigning the hood after removal is best done by 2
> people, so I make it a point to leave it in place.
>
I pulled mine off, it was no big deal.
> 3. Enrique, I can't remember what year your car is. Pre 77, I'm not sure
> if it is possible to leave the rad in place. Certainly much easier to pull
> it than to work around it. Post 77 which I'm guessing you have. The motor
> mount bolts are a pain to deal with. Any extra access would be helpful.
> Pulling the radiator is a 5 minute job.
>
My manuals also suggest pulling the oil cooler if you have one. I did...
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