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July 9/2006:
Lunch time break. So far, only 2 minor snags:
- had to disconnect exhaust downpipe (thought I would get away with leaving it on, but couldn't get to rear tranny mount bolt)
- broke an engine mount bolt trying to remove it. This is the only bolt I've had *any* trouble with. I almost enjoy working on a car with low kms and no rust to speak of!
Also it's nice working with small, light parts.
Anyway, the broken bolt didn't really matter - the shorty transmission is OUT! I wiggled it off the motor with a minimum of fuss. Mounts are already swapped over to the tall one.
After lunch the process goes into reverse and I start putting it all back together. I'm taking my sweet time, chilling with the wrenches, and if all goes well, I'll be going for a drive by the end o' the day. If not, then sometime tomorrow.
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