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Subject:Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
From:Craig Cowan
Date:Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:08:01 -0500

So it seems I forgot to remove the oil pump. How the heck does it come out? I've got the cover off and the gears out. 

Thanks!
Craig

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On Jan 11, 2012, at 6:36 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I used a Type 1 case separator after I removed the oil pump. You did take out the oil pump, right? :-)
> 
> Chris.
> 
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
> 
> Dnia Jan 11, 2012 o godz. 18:00 craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):
> 
>> I can't seem to split the engine case. I'm POSITIVE I got all the
>> bolts/nuts off and was hoping to crack this case to get my broken
>> connecting rod out. The case is shot.
>> I'm ready to go in through the side..... : )
>> 
>> I still have the flywheel and rear pulley on. Is that a problem?
>> 
>> The broken connecting rod is going to be made into a tap handle.
>> 
>> -Craig
>> '87 SUNROOF SYNCRO WESTY
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