Has anybody used the partial engine drop to make accessing the plugs and DV's any easier?

Remove the air box and undue the 2 outboard engine mount bolts whilst supporting the engine on a floor jack(with the rear of the car on jack stands) will allow 2-3 inches of engine drop without any further efforts.

Thanks,
BD

 

I think dropping the engine a bit to change the DV's is more work than it is worth.

 

I'm with Doc on this one. Its not that hard to change either the plugs or the DV's.

 

I did it and it is a really easy job + take the time to pressurized the intake assy. and if, like me, you got a leak in the forward end you just drop again and fix it properly.... A good inspection while you are at it never hurt also. see links: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...tt-engine.html

 

Thanks for the link jp. That's exactly what I was looking for.

BD

 

Welcome BostonDuce!

 

jp flip,

where was the leak in the forward end of your intake manifold? I am curious to see if you had access all the way to the front of the engine, where the intake hose splits up towards the compressors. Thanks.

 

I am sorry but it was not that far. I was able to reach and spray soap for leak check to all the small pipes related to diverter valves function and N75 valve which is about 3 inches aft of the oil tank. 3 to 4 inches more access when you lower the engine....