[DML] Re: Separating the bellhousing from engine

["supermattthehero" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>]

UPDATE:  

I got the engine out.  The flywheel covers were basically holding it 
into place.  (Thanks Bill Robertson).  After I got those out, along 
with the catalytic converter, all I had to do was shake 'er up a 
little and she came loose.  Now the fun begins.  
   I thought I should mention I did this without jack stands, ramps, 
or a lift.  The only "big" tool I had was an engine hoist.  This 
might give hope to some of you guys who think you need $10,000 worth 
of equipment to pull an engine successfully.
   Would anyone be interested in seeing pictures of how the 
crankcase broke where the motor mounts attach?  Kinda scary.  
   I'm really going to streamline my engine bay now that the engine 
is out, including using wire loom, fixing all the frame rust around 
the rear crossmember, powdercoating all non-rustproof metal parts, 
bondo'ing all the pinholes in the fiberglass, and do some other 
organizational things that will make the car easier to work on in 
the future.  Does anyone in the U.S. sell the cat bypass pipes?  

Matt
#1604

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "supermattthehero" <supermatty@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I've removed the 4 bolts which I thought were responsible for 
holding 
> the bellhousing to the engine, however, they are still attached.  
I'm 
> not exactly thrilled about the idea of prodding around in there 
with 
> a crowbar, so would anyone like to tell me how these two can come 
> apart?  As far as I see, this, and the stiff brake servo line are 
the 
> only things holding the engine in the car right now.  I do have it 
> supported with a hoist.
> 
> thanks,
> Matt
> #1604 - likely the only VIN ever to have its engine pulled while 
> replacing the oxygen sensor.




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