<VV> ANY model engine removal question

[Ray R. (aka Grymm)]

I made guide pins as per a suggestion I got here on the list, I have no fear 
that I will ever break a snout and I love the engine only removal trick on 
my late cars.

Ray "Grymm" Rodriguez III
Lake Ariel, PA
CORSA member
66' Corsa 140/4 coupe
65' Corsa 140/4 coupe (under construction and almost done!)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris & Bill Strickland" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> ANY model engine removal question


>
>>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