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Jun 19, 2008 | 09:19 AM

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Easyiest Way to pull motor

By removing the front assembly then motor mounts and sliding out or lifting out.

Jun 19, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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I believe most folks remove the front assembly and lift it out with a cherry picker.
Or you can put the car on a lift, remove the cross-member and drop the motor from the bottom.

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Jun 19, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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wow, you live in petaluma, would love to see this build some time (note my location)

Jun 20, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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Taking the front off and using a cherry picker is super easy, time consuming, but easy.

Jun 20, 2008 | 06:38 PM

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+1...front end comes off real easy....also take off your hood so u have lots of room...

Jun 20, 2008 | 08:51 PM

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Yep out the front, and remove the hood.

Also, don't try to pull the engine with the cats attached, if you still have them. Believe me, its not worth the trouble.

Jun 21, 2008 | 03:37 AM

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I am about to install a built engine with an APS twin turbo kit. Any comments on "is it easier to put the motor back with the turbos off, or is OK to drop the engine in with turbos installed"

Easyiest Way to pull motor

Easyiest Way to pull motor

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