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UPDATE**
Saturday the 5 of us attempted to do plugs, AWD delete, and getting the engine back in. We managed to replace the plugs and make the Murci RWD. Speaking of AWD delete; removes about 94lbs from the car. Operation Mini SV complete ;-) Unfortunately, the engine hoist wasn't up to the job. It just didn't have a long enough arm. Called it a night.
Sunday afternoon, after Pmelt secured a better endowed engine hoist and some wheel dollies, he and I tackled pulling the engine and then the transmission. Good tools make a job easy. Also, I can now check off my bucket list: Cradle Murci Transmission in arms. Everything is now mated up drivetrain wise. Next weekend the plan is to get it all back in the car.
And now the pics...
Saturday:
Plugs looked owned
Clutch ownage...
Flywheel holocaust...
DIY clutch install on my Murcie
in Automobili Lamborghini
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**Update**
Friday we installed the CORRECT flywheel and kevlar clutch. Saturday, transmission fluid was topped off and then in went the engine. We had a problem trying to get the engine mount bolts in after mount the transmission. After finalgling for a while, we decided to call it a night. Sunday morning, the transmission was unmounted and we bolted the engine up first. Easy peasy. In hindsight, it makes sense that it worked because it was reverse order of removing the engine and transmission. Power steering fluid was topped off and the rear engine... brace was installed. Protip: When installing the rear brace, make sure the car is not on its wheels. The weight of the engine cause just enough flex in rear to make it impossible to get the brace in.
That was it for the last weekend. Next up, clutch/brake fluid (the tool didn't arrive until Monday), coolant, the final part of the exhaust and misc panels. We are getting close!!
Kevlar!!!!
New and shiny!
It's in!!!!
Until next time....
Gallery: http://www.kenmarkstudios.com/Cars/Replaci...3&k=6FXf8kJ