Re: [DML] Re: removing engine and trans

[Erik Geerdink <dmcerik@xxxxxxxxx>]

it happens to all of us.  i snapped a belt late at night a few weeks ago and replaced it in a dark parking lot.  I forgot to disconnect the battery and while I was under the car loosening the alternator my wrench crossed the wires and sprayed me with sparks.  scared the crap out of me and i'm sure made for a good show to those people watching from the restaurant across the street.
 
Erik

Dave Swingle <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
[freakin' know-it-all moderators....]

Spoil-sport - You don't like fireworks? ;-)

I always forget at least one connection, it may as well be the exciting 
one. 

dave

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" wrote:
> ***** Moderator Note *****
> Dave - you forgot to disconnect the battery first...
> 
> Mike G Moderator of the Week
> *****
> 
> 
> You'll need a cherry picker hoist. I can pull an engine in a couple 
> of hours, just make a checklist and disconect everything. Label hoses 
> and connections or make drawings. Most of this is in the manual:
> 
> --drain coolant and disconnect the 4 water lines, 2 large/two small
> --remove axles (don't be tempted to leave them connected at the 
> wheels, you'll just hate yourself later)[snip]







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