Summer plans. Thoughts?

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  • jaywood
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2010
    • 4528
    #1

    Summer plans. Thoughts?

    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 ;)
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    • 10Toes
      Me Father Was A Tree
      • Jan 2008
      • 61222
      #2
      I would pull it just to clean everything and it would also make the work easier.

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        • andrewm
          E30 Addict
          • Apr 2010
          • 456
          #3
          Pull it. It isnt a whole lot more on top of the head coming off, and you wont be crouched over.
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            • F34R
              sLaughter
              • May 2009
              • 12385
              #4
              Leave it in, the hours spent removing and installing could be put towards all the work you have listed.
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                • JasonC
                  Site Manager
                  • Aug 2006
                  • 14451
                  #5
                  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.

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                    • ZekeTheSneak
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • May 2010
                      • 1562
                      #6
                      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 :)



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                        • jlevie
                          R3V OG
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 13530
                          #7
                          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.
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                            • Dj Buttchug
                              R3V OG
                              • Jun 2010
                              • 7633
                              #8
                              yep. pull the engine

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                                • Cronopoulos
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                                  • Jul 2011
                                  • 2187
                                  #9
                                  Pulll outtttttttttt


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                                    • Swanny
                                      R3VLimited
                                      • Mar 2012
                                      • 2834
                                      #10
                                      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
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                                        • jaywood
                                          R3V Elite
                                          • Jul 2010
                                          • 4528
                                          #11
                                          Thank you guys.

                                          Looks like I'll be pulling it!

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                                            • jeffnhiscars
                                              R3V OG
                                              • Jun 2011
                                              • 6010
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by 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.
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