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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Does anyone have a set of clear instructions on what I need to do to remove the motor from my '89? I am going to be pulling it in the next couple of weeks and want to make sure i'm not going to need any special tools....Anything to watch out for? Can i easily take it out from the side or do i need to remove the hood?

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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Does anyone have a set of clear instructions on what I need to do to remove the motor from my '89? I am going to be pulling it in the next couple of weeks and want to make sure i'm not going to need any special tools....Anything to watch out for? Can i easily take it out from the side or do i need to remove the hood?

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I just pulled my motor from my 89 last weekend. It was actually a very simple job. It took me exactly 6 hours from start to end. I took it out from the drivers side and left the hood on. I have all the steps in a spreadsheet, If you want I can email it to you.

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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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please do! bwest at swbell.net
btw, vic, does you motor have the stock cam?
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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If Vic does not tell you , remove wiper motor so it does not get hit by engine breaking the plastic cover.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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Here's how the installation goes. Removal would be the reverse obviously.
http://www.c4guru.com/articles/howtoinstallanl98.pdf
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