Engine install question

[wilson234]

About to reinstall my engine 964 after replacing all seals and head studs. I also rebuilt the cv with new boots. Would one recommend installing engine then cv axles or cv axles first??? I believe I removed cv axles prior to dropping engine but cannot remember. What's easier?

[wesleyc]

I installed new axles with engine in the car without a clearance issue on my 993. But installing the engine with axles in did add a bit of a clearance issue. If they were out with the engine. I would opt to install them after engine was in place.

[porterdog]

Agree; it's easy to r&r them with the engine in the car. I wouldn't even try the other way.

[Hamptonsam]

Either way should be fine. I have never removed the axles when I have removed the engine. Just secured them out of the way.

[Newsboy]

You can do it with the axles attached. Just go slow, and make sure everything clears.

[efhughes3]

Yes, you can do it either way. But since they are out now, the wise choice would be to install the motor first.