Summer plans. Thoughts?

[jaywood]

Here's what I have planned for the summer:

New clutch
Oring block (probably)
Head gasket change
Megasquirt pnp
Timing belt
More boost


For all of you guys who have done that ^ I know you can keep the engine/tranny in the car, but would it be easier to pull the engine/tranny and replace things on an engine stand? I already have a cherry picker and an engine stand. Just looking for the easiest way to do all that. If I pull it I can clean up the block and what not, that would be a plus. It could use a good cleaning.



Keep engine and tranny in car, or pull both?

Thanks guys ;)

[10Toes]

I would pull it just to clean everything and it would also make the work easier.

[andrewm]

Pull it. It isnt a whole lot more on top of the head coming off, and you wont be crouched over.

[F34R]

Leave it in, the hours spent removing and installing could be put towards all the work you have listed.

[JasonC]

Pulling it would be a plus. The extra work will pay off if you're looking to clean everything and look good once its all back in the car.

[ZekeTheSneak]

Pull it, much easier to get to everything on the block and route coolant and wiring. I would invest in the m3 wire cover and bay shave to be extra ballin :)

[jlevie]

I'd pull the engine. Heck I pull the engine & transmission just to change a clutch. If you know what you are doing and have the right stuff and engine/trans pull or install can be done in a bit under three hours.

[Dj Buttchug]

yep. pull the engine

[Cronopoulos]

Pulll outtttttttttt

[Swanny]

just spit on her back and tell you pulled out


but in the case of the engine...why the hell not yank it if you have the means to

[jaywood]

Thank you guys.

Looks like I'll be pulling it!

[jeffnhiscars]

I'd pull the engine. Heck I pull the engine & transmission just to change a clutch. If you know what you are doing and have the right stuff and engine/trans pull or install can be done in a bit under three hours.

Takes me 3 hours just to remove a heat shield...but I do a really good job of it