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right on for the guide

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How tall of a ceiling do you need to lift the car up??

-Justin

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My garage ceiling is 8.5' high, the opener hangs down 1', and I wasn't that close to it, so.... 7' should work.

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thanks...I believe mine is only 7.5 so i am going to check

-Justin

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Nice write-up. I will be pulling an engine this weekend and this is a big help.

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So how smooth was the removal process? Were there any points during the process where you wanted to beat your head against the wall?? What was the most difficult part?

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No head beating moments. Being my first removal, just figuring out where to put jacks to pull it all out took a little time, since I was being a little cautious so nothing tipped. And researching how other people did it.

Hardest part was probably getting the brake lines loose from the ABS/TCS modules without rounding off the heads. Someone mentioned using short quick blows to the wrench instead of applying constant pressure and that worked pretty well to "crack" them loose.

I didn't have any rusted on bolts either so that made it easier. :)

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Since Comcast was nice enough to not have storage space anymore, I finally rehosted the files. May be a bit obsolete at this point! Can't believe it's been 10 years.

Words:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1...F9NdnZNS0U3M00

Pictures:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1...zZ3RnQ3Q04yeGM

You have to open them in Word or they look weird.

PDF versions:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1...zZ3RnQ3Q04yeGM
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1...TBFQlB6TE1YYWM

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LOL, at least you are still around (and kind enough) to rehost them. :)

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Thanks. Maybe time for a "sticky", if that's OK?

Maybe add a note that the Pictures file is 114 MB?

In the "PDF versions" appears to be the same photo file, one in Word and one as a .pdf?

Just trying to eliminate any confusion (which may be totally on my part - old age is a b!tch).

The edits in the original post do not seem to be working "Not Found Error 404"

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I've still got them here(the doc versions)....at least I think they are the same documents.

Index of /LT1_Removal_From_Bottom

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I appreciate this write up. I've printed it and keep it handy though I don't have to refer to it anymore. Here's a tip that I did this last time that may help someone.


It's amazing how much quicker things go every time I do another engine/transmission pull.

It's always been "fun" getting the strut tower in place.

This time I took 3/8" bolts, one 4" and one 3 1/2", cut off the head and screwed them into the strut mounting plate.

This allowed me to align the strut into its holes as I raised the combo into position. The two lengths let me get one started and the shorter one allowed me to then finalize the adjustment as I raised it.

It made the re-install go a little quicker.