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Pulling engine
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 6:16 am
by JC-ATL
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.
Pulling engine
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 9:12 am
by Marc
It's easier to bump your head on the hood
Pulling engine
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 9:46 am
by JC-ATL
Well, I guess that answers that question.
Pulling engine
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:49 pm
by Thingguy
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
Pulling engine
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 5:03 pm
by Advokat
Well, if your Thing has an original eninge with all of the skid plate/protection, you have to remove that stuff. Otherwise, no difference.
Pulling engine
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2003 7:23 pm
by dr. no
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.
Pulling engine
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2003 5:39 am
by lastsafari
If your car has the original exhaust end then you have to unbolt them or loose your rear bumper.