Shouldn't be any big issue doing it with normal tools.  Might have to
improvise a way to keep the engine from turning.  Use a torque wrench to
tighten things if you are so inclined.  I suppose an impact wrench makes
removal easier.

Larry A.

On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Cunegonde <
cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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?
> >
>