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Subject:Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
From:SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Date:Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:05:59 -0800

what do you mean by 'removal kit' ?
removing engine from van...or ?

or removing the studs from the engine block ?
maybe that's it ..
usually not needed.  Between doubled nutted and/or vicegrips ..they come
out pretty easily.
I put red lock-tite on the new used studs going into the block.

don't toss the AT studs ..they are semi-rare .

On 1/22/2014 9:39 PM, Cunegonde wrote:
> "...You will also need to swap the lower engine to transmission mounting studs."
>
> Didn't know about the bolts, thank you.
>
> Will be replacing the main seal/adjusting play when flex plate comes off, but not sure I'll invest in removal kit. Maybe rent/borrow?