Date: 10 Jan 2005 16:30:52 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: New car - drawn to the Dark Side
On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:32:27 +0000, Grunff <grunffnospam.com> wrote: > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> Ehhh...I'm pulling a powerplant in my 9-5 at the moment, and it's >> surprisingly not all that bad to get to stuff. Yet. Lots of quick- >> disconnect type things, made to streamline assembly, that make disassembly >> easier as well. > > Ah, but that's the key - removing the whole engine/gearbox is relatively > easy - it has to be, because that's how it goes in. > > But simple in-situ replacements, like alternator, starter, clutch master > etc. are a real pain IME. You don't happen to know how I disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail, do you? There's a grey rubber insert into the fittings that I can't figure out how to remove. My next option is to leave the fuel rail in the car and just disconnect it from the injectors, I think. Dave