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After getting "deeply" into the motor, I can say it's not particularly difficult (aside from maneuvering in the small space) and that the engine really starts to look familiar once all the other junk has been moved.
The learning curve here is pretty steep. Lots of little pieces of weirdness have come to light. For example. The turbo/exhaust manifold flanges. The turbo has them on the top. The exhaust manifold has them on the bottom (instead of all four being on one side. They will back out easily of the turbo flange, but the manifold has special bolts that don't back out - until you actually *do* back them out... then it's too late.
- Most of the rubber elbows will tear off if you try to remove them.
- Everything is far filthier than one could ever expect.
- Clamps and bolt heads are inaccessible by adult humans.
- Getting the Turbo off is a rube-goldberg experience. Everything is bolted to everything else.
Frankly, I've gotta wonder what Uncle Olaf was thinking when the FWDs were designed.
If I manage to pull this off, it will be worth it. If not... my sanity will be the cost.
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Also, I dipped the bolts up to the head, into new motor oil. There should have been plenty on the head when I dropped them in.
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