First Engine Drop Obligatory Pics and ?s

[wcc]

Well first off I want to thank all Wayne (Oh Ha Ha) and Mike Pillay for helping me with this engine drop. I met these guys on this board and without them I don't think I would've tackled this project my self. They were there from the very beginning of this project and they are pumped up to help me put it back in. Thanks a lot you guys! Also, I gotta say that this board is a great community. You guys out there, too many to name, were very helpful also. Now to the pics!

Right after it came out:


Me and my son later in the day:


How to get more lift out of your jack. This made me nervous at first but it worked great!


Engine and Tranny removed:


NOW FOR THE QUESTIONS:
I have a new CHT sensor that I'm going to replace but how do I remove the old one? I can't get a wrench on it or a socket. Is there a special tool I need to remove it?


Next, and yes I did a search and most used the one Thom has and connected a hose from the block off plate to this. But the one Pelican sells doesn't have that hose attachment part. I don't want the hose I just want it blocked off. So, can I just cap off that tube that comes up through the tin? What have you guys capped it with an how?

[azasadny]

Bill,
Great pics! Congratulations! My "stack-o-wood" looks like yours...

[buttjoint]

Your going to trash the old cht anyway so cut the wire and use a deep socket to remove then you can use a small openend to snug it up

[Oh Haha]

Wait a minute, Bill!!!
I never said anyting about puttin' it back in. You're on your own, son.







Obviously, I'm joking.
I had fun with you guys. I've already told Amanda that we will be putting it back together in a couple of weeks. I think our goal is to have it back on the road before Labor Day. The stack'o' wood worked but
I was a bit leary as I was under the engine as we were lowering it.


On the CHT----What a PIA!!!!! We tried every combination of wrench we had but I think Bill is going to slot a deep socket like for an O2 sensor.

[JP911]

Regarding capping off the hole in the engine tin, there are 2 easy options. 1. Use a lid from an aerosol can (preferably black), or 2. Cut an appropriately sized soup can (or vegetable, or whatever), peel the label and paint it. I know these sound like less-than-elegant options, but they work and cost $0.

[ChemMan]

Bill,
I had a lot of fun with you guys. Let me know when it is ready to go back in. Maybe you could give me a ride around the block in the turbo??????Please!!!!
Mike

[rattlsnak]

How did you get the engine out without taking off the license plate first???





J/K... good job...

[wcc]

Mike - Sure I can give you a ride in the 930. Actually, I'll give both you and Wayne a ride in it. Maybe I'll let you

JP911 - Would that plastic from an aresol can melt? How did you secure the cap to it? A hose clamp?

Yup, I'm planning on getting a cheap deep socket and slotting it. Even if I gut the old one and do what Buttjoint suggested I really don't think I could get an open wrench in there to snug it back up. So I'll stick with the deep socket.