I raised the car up quite substantially on four jackstands, before winching the engine out. I lower the car back down as I gradually raised the motor. This kept the motor from hitting anything. Fortuantely, I had already removed the starter, manifolds, and alternator.


Walrus, My old B18 has IPD upgraded front and rear seals. However, in the interest of simplicity, I had been gradually purchasing the various parts to rebuild my *other* B18, including upgraded seals. I got a rear seal housing on eBay but the seal fit is not as snug as I'd like. I have a couple of spares rear housings and may wish to take you up on the sale of a new updated housing. If you recall, we already transacted for an improved front cover. On that note, I need some advice on how deep to install the new seal - flush, inset, etc? I was a bit concerned about oil return drain hole...
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1967 P220 (My every-other-daily driver...), 1971 P1800 (The Parts Car), 1972 145S (1993-1997), 1977 245 DL (1993-1999), 1983 245 (1998-2001), 1986 745 GLE (1997-2005), 1990 740 GL (2003-4), 1995 945 (2005-Present)....