It wasn't necessary to remove the seats and carpets. Be sure to mark the
drive shaft so that it goes on the same way as it came off. Jack up the
rear of the car as high as you can get it. This will reduce the angle
necessary to get the engine out.
...Art
On Mon, 8 Sep 1997, Eric R. Stephen wrote:
> british-cars@autox.team.net
> Reply-To: bk996@FreeNet.Carleton.CA
> ***********************************
> Thanks to all who have responded so far, especially George and Mark! I'll
> keep you posted on progress. Tonight the liquids were all drained,
> seats carpets removed and taken up, the "remote" shifter removed, radiator
> and fan belt and pulley are off and battery removed. Not too exciting yet
> but that is bound to change as the engine and tranny come closer to
> removal!
>
> Cheers,
>
> >I did forget one obvious thing....You do need to take the bonnet/hood/engine
>compartment cover off.
> >
> >Yeah, this is a great time to do all sorts of stuff, but watch out, you may
>never get done, i.e.
> >
> >Vat the radiator and repaint.
> >Details engine and compartmnet...as you mentioned
> >Front shocks
> >rear tranny mount
> >engine mounts
> >front engine seal/timing chain/tensioner
> >Carb detail/rebuild
> >Fuel filter screens (in the carbs) and add-on filters
> >U-Joints
> >Bushings/clevis pins mentioned in someone else's post (YES!)
> >Oil Cooler
> >Spin-on oil filter adapter (Makes it easy!)
> >Clean out the crud from the tranny tunnel
> >Carpet.....No, we won't go to interior stuff!
> >Oil the steering rack. (It does not take grease!)(It looks like it should,
>but NO!)
> >Air filters
> >Fan Belt
> >Paint the fan and pulley (Federal Safety Yellow, like school busses and that
>line
> > down the middle of the road)
> >Heater core flush
> >New hoses for radiator and heater lines
> >Plugs, points, wires, cap, etc.
> >Adjust the valves
> >And as you said, some gaskets..BUT if it doesn't leak, you may not want to
>fool with it. The oil pan leaking may be from the front seal, or the side
>covers, or the valve cover, etc......
> >
> >Like I said, it can be a long process. The tough question is...Since the
>engine is out, do I have the time and money to fix/clean/replace ??? now, or
>do I want to wait and do it later, and maybe have to pull the engine back out
>again.
> >
> >How 'bout new tach/speedo cables?
> >
> >I'd better stop now!
> >
> >G-
> >
> >
> >----------
> >From: Eric R. Stephen[SMTP:bk996@freenet.carleton.ca]
> >Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 1997 2:33 AM
> >To: georgem1@asiaonline.net.tw
> >Subject: RE: Clutch gone???!!!
> >
> >***********************************
> >George:
> >
> >Thanks for the information. I'm gathering implements of destruction (even
> >managed to get the local garage to donate an engine hoist at no charge!)
> >I'll keep you posted as the project progresses. A local lbc restorer has
> >quoted me $200 to replace the clutch. This is a fall back position, just
> >in case I loose my nerve. The opportunity here is that I will be able to
> >change all the gaskets on the engine that should have been replaced some
> >time ago!. Maybe even a degrease and paint job to boot on the engine and
> >engine compartment! Keep your ear to the ground, you will hear me coming.
> >In terms of your offer, if you were closer, I would take you up on your
> offer of assistance.
> <snip>
>
> --
> ' ' ' Great is the truth and mighty above all things;
> ( o o ) It endureth and is always strong;
> <---ooO---(_)---Ooo---> It liveth and conquereth for ever more;
> ......Eric The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel.
>
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