Phase 2 - Engine removal.
Progress on gearbox replacement has involved removing the engine.
I have done this many times on Classic bays and beetles BUT never on a Brazilian. Basically its the same process made harder by all the Fuel Injection pipes & wires BUT easier with the removable rear valance.
Not going to write a fully instruction guide here but I am documenting the process for others to follow and will be in the next service manual update.
Read to go!
Jacked up & on axle stands:
My new Party Tent! I need a garage / workshop!
View from underneath:
Rear Bumper & Valance removed:
Engine out:
The only thing I would say is remove the F**king Exhaust as I had planned but the mounts where stubborn and I thought I can do it with out removing it!
How wrong ! I could not lower the engine as injectors over hang the edge of the engine bay and could not pull it any further backwards as the exhaust flange hit the heads!
So I was stuck and doing it on my own! Stupid Idiot!
Anyway I managed to rotate the engine to about 45 degrees on the jack and slide it out.
Your next!
Next up Phase 3 Removing the old Brazilian Gearbox!....... Stay Tuned......
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