[earossi]

I've had six 911's over the years, and pulling the power train from the early cars was straightforward and relatively easy. Working off jack stands and a hydraulic jack, I could usually pull the engine/tranny train from one of these cars in 6 to 7 hours. Much of that time was simply used in getting the car up on stands and prepped for my work.

Then I bought my current 993. I've pulled the power train one time. And, even though I now have a four post lift, the time to get the engine onto a work table was close to 16 hours. Going back was faster (no learning curve), but still took about 10 hours.

I've been told that this is very slow time. So, I am asking for ways to shorten the time AND effort. The four post lift presented its own set of problems, but ease of wrenching on the engine is definitely easier than had I been working off the ground on my back.

Particular "issues" for me, coming apart and going together, were interference from the axles, disassembly of the engine "frame" and suspension, and installing the throttle cable (which is on the rear of the engine).

So, what can I do differently to ease this task? And, as an "amateur" wrencher...what is a reasonable target time to remove or install the engine?