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Old 07-26-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dieseldan44 View Post
The point im at being the engine is out of the car. I can either work on it 'as is' or put the engine on a stand (separating it from the trans).
Oh right.

Well I'd do as much as you can to the engine and the transmission - well, as much as you are planning (don't get carried away now!) - when it is out. It is much easier to work on it now - particularly if you are cleaning or if you have to drill out fasteners...

I wouldn't put on any(*) lines until you come to fit the engine to the car => One exception - the oil cooler lines.

My point being lines and crap hanging off the engine causes scratches / damage / frustration when fitting it. Only the oil cooler lines appear to cause a greater frustration for most people when fitting them to the engine in the car - though I still think removing the second mounting brackets makes it a lot easier...

But I must say the biggest crime you are making so far is not enough









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Last edited by Stretch; 07-26-2011 at 11:21 AM. Reason: Had to change that from no pictures to not enough...
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