Drop the engine and the tip together?

[NewArt]

OMG, where do I start ?!!

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by NewArt

OMG, where do I start ?!!

What worked for me - mostly unless I got careless during dis-assembly- Start by putting on blue tape / sharpie labels on everything you are going to dis-assemble and then taking about 20 or 30 pictures to cover everything from every angle before you actually dis-assemble it. Be sure to label every connector with a description you can use for assembly. The tape labels will be very helpful during assembly -you wont be sorry for taking this time while re-assembling. Also bag every bolt in a ziplock bag with a note as to what the bolt is and where it goes. Be very specific so it's not a mystery when you re-assemble. I labeled some "under car bolts", what a useless idiot move. If bolts can be taped into the hole they came out of, like the four from the cross member, put the bolt through the hole and put a tape flag on the threads to hold it there. That's where I started!

[NewArt]

Oh yes. I totally agree with that. Glad I've got my handy iphone always ready in my pocket! Taking things apart is easy!

[Jamesp]

If you are doing an engine rebuild there are some bolts that are not symetrical. installing a long bolt in a short bolt position will result in internal engine damage. If you are doing engine disassembly I can give you tips on where a newbie like me could have improved after my first rebuild.