<VV> ANY model engine removal question

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

>Only broke one snout once - ONCE, when I was inexperienced. Never bent an input shaft.
>
After one has gained the experience to not break the snout, one no 
longer needs to ask opinions on the best way to remove an engine and/or 
drivetrain, as one has already formed those opinions.  Seems to me that 
it would be easier for a person of little experience to pull the 
drivetrain intact to reduce the chance of gaining the additional 
experience & expense of replacing a snout (aka overhauling the  
differential).

>But as far as whole drivetrain removal, yes, it's a *little* easier to do
>in an early. At least in respect with contending with the axle hardware.
>
It's faster in an early -- I've had them out in 30 minutes -- VW's in 18 
-- total, no wrecking yard shortcuts, removed to reinstall in same 
vehicle, Back When salad was the order of the day.  {And, at a little 
club demo thing with most everything pre-disconnected, except the 
drivetrain, car going to salvage, using a hoist and many hands, I've 
seen them out of a late model in just a few minutes, seems like it was 5 
or 6).  And, I've seen them yanked out of cars at the salvage yard in a 
few seconds.

>But I'd still rather contend with the LM's axle hardware than the infernal
>EM perimeter seals. 
>
Again, personal preference -- I don't find the early seals difficult, 
maybe it has to do with where one lives?

Bill Strickland