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Originally Posted by dccmhall
I'm getting ready to drop the engine from my 86 911 for a clutch replacement and refreshing several other items. I was wondering if it was better (less pain in reassembly) to drop both engine and trans or not?
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dccmhall,
Both methods for engine removal work. The big question is what set-up and equipment are available to you. Removing the engine separately from the transmission sounds more logical but if you don't have the equipment and tools to handle the engine both for removing and re-installation you are looking for big time frustration!!!!! And it's almost physically impossible to do it
conveniently by yourself.
Dropping the engine and trans as a unit is alot simplier and easier. And re-installation offers less frustration and headaches. I've done engine drops
solo for my friends several times using the engine/trans combo for
FREE. But would never attempt to do an engine drop without the trans unless I get paid for pain and suffering!!!! Unless you are a
PRO that does this thing for a living, I would not recommend this method. Good luck and keep us posted.
Tony