I started today and have a couple hours into it, mostly done getting everything off.
Axles need to come out??? For you guys that have experience with this job ... coming from the 911, I have always hung the axles out of the way and off you go. All the people online and the Haynes manual remove the axle shafts completely. No shortcuts?
There are other big asks, such as removal of the electric fans and disconnecting the exhaust (completely, not just the exhaust mounts). I guess getting it out is easy, getting it back in can be a pain in the arse if you even remotely hit anything.
I also came to the conclusion I'll need an engine bar. Nothing under $120 used on CL, so I'll go to HF tomorrow. I think the engine bar in combination with my motorcycle lift (from the 911 engine pulls) should do a good job without having to manhandle anything. I do have a cherry picker engine hoist, but that will have the legs in the way and may sag over time.
Wish me luck!
