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Subject:Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
From:Cunegonde
Date:Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:39:55 -0800

Pulling kit(s) for flex plate/torque converter and flywheel. I haven't looked at the shop manual yet to see what the process is. Am bringing 2.1l down to Portland right now. 

> On Jan 23, 2014, at 2:05 PM, "SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss ) " <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> 
> 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?
>