Pulled my engine...
Dec 4, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Pulled my engine...
Dec 4, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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MAKE ROOM FOR A BIGGER MOUSE !!!!
Dec 4, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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Lots-a work done there Olivier. Must be nice working in shorts & a tee shirt in December.
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Dec 4, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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Lots-a work done there Olivier. Must be nice working in shorts & a tee shirt in December.
Eddie
It's actually the coolest day of the season so far.. but still warm enough for shorts
The entire job took only 3 hours or less..
Dec 4, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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MAKE ROOM FOR A BIGGER MOUSE !!!!
Hopefully - that'll be soon...
Dec 4, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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It's actually the coolest day of the season so far.. but still warm enough for shorts
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Oh my did it get down to a chilly 65 or so
No need to rub it in
Dec 4, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Damn that tilt front end sure makes that job look alot easier!
Dec 4, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Damn that tilt front end sure makes that job look alot easier!
like a C4
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Dec 4, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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looks like fun!! can't wait to see your new one go in....make sure to post some pics
Dec 4, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Damn that tilt front end sure makes that job look alot easier!
cool tell me more about that front end...
Dec 4, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Looks like fun, Oliver.
What are you gonna drop in there?
Dec 4, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Damn that tilt front end sure makes that job look alot easier!
no doubt about that.. I love my tilt front!!
Dec 4, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Looks like fun, Oliver.
What are you gonna drop in there?
406 solid roller engine and a TH200R4...
Dec 4, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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cool tell me more about that front end...
The orignal owner had a body shop and actually built that front end from the orignal front end.... It's one of a kind...
Dec 4, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Hey! That engine lift looks familiar!
3 hours by a couple of techno geek,engine-removal noobs.
Dec 4, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Hey! That engine lift looks familiar!
Thanks for helping!!!
Dec 4, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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I had good incentive.
It's safe at home in the garage, awaiting it's next differential victim.
No rain on the way home either!
Dec 4, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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I had good incentive.
It's safe at home in the garage, awaiting it's next differential victim.
No rain on the way home either!
You should be ok with the automatic... Hopefully your differential will last more than 40 passes...
Dec 4, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Wow, the battery is in the engine bay.
Dec 4, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Wow, the battery is in the engine bay.
Actually - the original owner did the relocation...
I actually would prefer it in the orignal location..