3.2 engine-trans separation
 

Now that both the engine and trans are free from the car they need to be separated. Is there anything special to keep in mind? Three bolts/nuts are visible from the trans side as far as I can tell... The motor is going on a stand tomorrow.

jt
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What projects are you undertaking?

From the look of the engine, I can see the Omega spring is still attached. The engine will not separate. Do this.

1. Lay on your back, and reach for the clutch helper arm (the small one)
2. Remove the circlip and slide it off.
3. Slide off the big clutch actuator arm (the thing where your clutch cable is attached to)

Now, remove the starter, and then the 3 15mm nuts holding the engine and tranny together.

Slide the tranny off.

Sounds easy?

1. Serious cleanup of engine and trans.
2. Fix small oil leaks; crank pulley seal and oil return tube(s),
3. Inspect clutch and flywheel.
4. Install new shocks.
5. Repack cv's.

Those old heat exchangers and muffler sure look ugly; don't know if I can bring myself to reinstall those once they are off. The problem with changing to headers or ssi's is how to get the car to pass emissions.

jt

Sounds good...please post pics as you progress.

Thanks Yelcab! That's a piece of cake. The combo is still on a trans dolly and a jack, which can both be adjusted up to access the bottom. And no, I won't go under it without proper support;) How do I know what position to reinstall the actuator arm though??

You can mark it, but it is pretty intuitive though.

Consider also swapping those pesky (and prone to failure) little $10 switches, sensors and the like on the back end of the engine that are very difficult or impossible to reach when it's installed.

You are no doubt referring to the infamous oil pressure switch. I'll be sure to change it. I can't wait to clean it up a bit in order to see what's back there ;)

BTW, I lived in Atlanta for 5 years; Toco Hills and Suwanee... The wife talked me into moving to the midwest; it's ok but I'd much rather be either East or West coast.

jt

In addition to the pressure switch, definitely replace the TDC and Speed sensors on the flywheel. You also might wanna replace the Head Temp Sensor. It's much easier to reach right now.

If you don't want to replace the TDC and Speed Sensors, I would at least check that they're not seized into their housing, they usually do in damp climates - remove each one and give it a good clean.
The hex hed screws that hold the sensors in place also like to seize up - I replaced with stainless fasteners and plenty anti-seize.
If one goes faulty and its seized - your not far from another engine drop because of lack of access.
Also you won't get a better chance to check the valves.
Also keep on posting photos!!!