Pulling engine

JC-ATL · Post by **JC-ATL** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 6:16 am

Quick question: Any difference in procedure between pulling a Thing engine than a Bug or Ghia? I've done lots of Bugs, Ghias, and Buses, but I'm about to hit my first Thing engine pull, and just want to make sure there's no major difference that I might overlook.

Post by **Marc** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 9:12 am

It's easier to bump your head on the hood

JC-ATL · Post by **JC-ATL** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 9:46 am

Well, I guess that answers that question.

Thingguy · Post by **Thingguy** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:49 pm

It's much easier than a Bug because there is so much more room to work with. But I guess that is kinda obvious.
Scott

Advokat · Post by **Advokat** » Wed Mar 19, 2003 5:03 pm

Well, if your Thing has an original eninge with all of the skid plate/protection, you have to remove that stuff. Otherwise, no difference.

dr. no · Post by **dr. no** » Sat Mar 22, 2003 7:23 pm

I've never HAD to pull the skid stuff off. It does make it easier to remove the piece that bolts to the back of the tranny to cover the front of the engine (FIF), so you don't have to pull the engine back so far.

lastsafari · Post by **lastsafari** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 5:39 am

If your car has the original exhaust end then you have to unbolt them or loose your rear bumper.