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Old Jul 23, 2000 | 07:28 PM
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Engine Removal

I have one quick question. If I remove my heads before I remove the block how much easier would it make the removal and install process.

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Old Jul 23, 2000 | 07:51 PM
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Well really the only difference is that you removed it. Nothing else. It actually it will be kinda harder. Since you will have to put the heads into the car when the motor is already in. Which is harder.

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Old Jul 23, 2000 | 08:04 PM
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I will not make the bell housing bolts easier to get to and move the motor around? I am just looking for the easy way for one person to do the Job.

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Old Jul 23, 2000 | 08:29 PM
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Wait you probably don't have a lift and an engine houst do you? If not then It probably woudl be eaiser to take off the head.

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Old Jul 23, 2000 | 10:35 PM
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Im curious if he'll be able to get to the back head bolts with the exhaust manifold on, assuming it unbolts it at the donut.. If you
unbolt it from the head, don't break any bolts..

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