Should I drop the engine
08-22-2018, 11:10 AM
#1
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Should I drop the engine
Looking for some wisdom, I have an 02 996 turbo I am finally in a position to work on. I am planning on new turbos/exhaust/injectors, replace a leaking oil line, and the car needs a new clutch. I guess my question is, would it be easier to just go ahead and drop the entire driveline and get everything done with the engine out?? I have a hydraulic table and the exhaust/turbos/rear bumper etc are already off of the car. Thanks in advance
08-22-2018, 02:29 PM
#2
drop the entire driveline. since your doing a clutch its 10 times easier to reinstall with the driveline out of the car. also pin or weld the coolant fittings replace all the rubber hoses and vacuum lines while the engine3 is out
08-23-2018, 09:51 AM
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Thanks for the input, think I am going to go ahead and drop it so I can get everything done. Headed to Harbor Freight to get a hydraulic lift table this afternoon to make the job a little easier. I think I can get it out by the end of the weekend.
08-23-2018, 11:35 AM
#5
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Make sure you purchase the 1000 lb model. Also, the tables from HF tend to leak-down when they are jacked-up. I returned one that wouldn't hold weight beyond a couple of hrs before it retracted. The second one was better but still would leak-down. I suggest that you load up the table with 300-500 lbs of weight and test it overnight before dropping your engine. I used a 50 gal garbage can and filled it with water and monitored overnight.