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Posted by: Jeroen Oct 17 2004, 09:14 PM

Everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask

In the "914 info / tech articles" section of the site you'll find an excellent write up on how to drop your fourbanger with comprehensive pics
Written by Mark D

Go check it out!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Jeroen Oct 17 2004, 09:15 PM

Here's a direct link:

http://914world.com/specs/tech_engdrop1.php

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 17 2004, 09:26 PM

trekkors car?
good article btw

Posted by: Bruce Allert Oct 17 2004, 09:27 PM

Wow!

Great Job Mark
Nice how to & pics too!!!

.....b

Posted by: ThinAir914 Oct 17 2004, 09:31 PM

Thanks Mark! This is a truly wonderful addition to the 914 library.

Posted by: Type 4 Oct 17 2004, 09:38 PM

Just a quick hint on the Gearbox mounts I remove the 13mmSW fasteners(2 per mount).That way the angle of the 17mm sw bolts wont hang up the gearbox as you lower it.

Posted by: nebreitling Oct 17 2004, 09:41 PM

awesome article, mark! thanks!

Posted by: McMark Oct 17 2004, 10:32 PM

Thanks everybody. Yes, it's trekkor's car. Type4, the second to last picture is supposed to show that. Should have put arrows on the picture.

Posted by: trekkor Oct 17 2004, 10:33 PM

Good photo documentary, Mark.

You can even see my hands and half my face. I'm famous.

KT

Posted by: swood Oct 17 2004, 11:04 PM

How about a follow up for putting it back in??

Posted by: McMark Oct 17 2004, 11:14 PM

Maybe an addendum. A whole tech article would be very redundant. If you want one read the engine drop article backwards.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 17 2004, 11:46 PM

Great article and pics. I would like to see more pics and more arrows pointing to the objects you are talking about. How about a few pics showing the engine being pulled out from under the car. I hope you don't mind the criticism. That's the only improvement I would suggest for a nicely done article. Whenever you write something like this you have to write is so even Skline can do it!!! LOL
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: McMark Oct 18 2004, 02:09 AM

No, I don't mind criticism. I'm waiting for my next engine install (few weeks) to take a picture of the engine halfway out. So that picture will be in eventually. I might also add some arrows to pictures at the same time. Thanks for the ideas!

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 18 2004, 06:46 AM

pretty nice. you might suggest steam cleaning the bottom of the car before you do this . please pass the goop. the fuel rails can hang pretty easily. esp if you don't have second set of eyes and hands. if you slide 2 old license plates or pieces of tin inbetween the engine shelve and the bay seals, at the rail points, it will prevent hang ups.

kevin

Posted by: thesey914 Oct 18 2004, 07:15 AM

I like Andy's article on http://www.914world.com/specs/tech_el_washer.php?PHPSESSID=6474761b64a10028d5e6ab75e0d7aaa2 -Video too

CARE: for those of a delicate disposition...it does show water being squirted at a 914