[Shotimes] hypothetical

[Kenneth Epperly]

If you have a way to lift the car. That would be the way it is made. Make
some rollers to put under the sub frame and wheel it away.

        Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 2:29 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] hypothetical


> My 91 has bad head gaskets, a noisy steering pump, and appears to have a
> failed pressure plate.
>
> I'm thinking that the way to deal with this is just to drop the whole
> subframe out of the car, do the repairs, then hoist the whole thing back
> into the car.  This car has no AC system, so there's no circuit to
> compromise.  I'd have to disconnect fuel  and coolant lines and a few
> electrical connectors, sure.
>
> I just think the tranny and rear cylinder head would be much easier dealt
> with out of the car.  I could also change the power steering pump while
it's
> out.  (Thanks to RB I have a new one on hand.)
>
> One other consideration:  Even if this car is dead, I'd be dropping the
> subframe anyway to remove the Quaiffe.
>
> Opinions?  If it were your car to fix, would you drop the whole
drivetrain?
>
> VO
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