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| narino |
 Dec 5 2007, 01:01 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None 
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Anyone looking to make some extra money this weekend? Or know of a shop that could pull an engine at a reasonable rate? I'ld drop the engine myself, but unfortunately it's apartment living for me. And the landlord frowns upon serious mechanical work. This would be my first engine drop. So I'll be somewhat green to the process. It'd be great if I found a fellow 914er that would be interested in helping, and has done this dance before. Basically I need a place to do it. I have access to a truck to put the engine in and tow the car back. Will provide beer and food, along with cash compensation for your time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| Allan |
Dec 5 2007, 01:53 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Bring it up here and I'll help ya drop it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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| yeahmag |
Dec 5 2007, 02:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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Can't do it this weekend, but after the new year would be no problem.
-Aaron |
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| narino |
Dec 5 2007, 03:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None
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Thanks for the replies! Headrage - i'm looking into trailer availibilty I'll get back to you by tomorrow. Quite the drive, but definitely a possiblity. Yeahmag - wish i could take you up on this, as you are near by. unfortunately i have to get the engine out by latest of next weekend Dec 14-15th. thanks for the response though. |
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| Allan |
Dec 5 2007, 03:51 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
If you decide that you want to bring it up here, Sunday would be my free day
I'll be in Vegas on the 14th - 16th... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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| KaptKaos |
Dec 5 2007, 06:03 PM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I might be able to help you, but you don't want me running the show. I have only dropped one motor.
Unfortunately we can't do it here. I just got another car, and no good way to roll you in and out. There is a great tech article on Pelican too for reference. Keep the thread updated. |
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| dlo914 |
Dec 6 2007, 03:19 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
I'm up to help out! And i'll bring the motorcycle jack that's a big help for dropping the engine. The motor+tranny literally just sits and rests on the jack. The cycle jack is the perfect width. So yeah just setup a day+bbq or something and we will gather (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| narino |
Dec 6 2007, 06:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None
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Headrage, thanks for the offer but it looks like I won't be able to make the drive. Hope to see you at the meet-ups in the new year. Good luck in Vegas! |
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| Allan |
Dec 6 2007, 06:19 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
So if you have to have the motor out before next weekend where are you going to do it?
We could all meet in a Kragen's parking lot and do it. It'll only take an hour if we are slow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| narino |
Dec 6 2007, 06:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None
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Do they let you do that kind of work in a Kragen parking lot? Because of schedule, i was thinking of throwing in the towel and taking her to a mech shop. Guy says he'll drop it for about $150. |
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| narino |
Dec 11 2007, 05:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None
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Engine is out! Ended up taking her to a mechanic, then pushed her home in LA traffic! frightening. hope to not do that again anytime soon, ha ha.
Wanted to say thanks for those who pm'd and replied. It was a pleasant surprise to see that many people willing to lend a hand. Thanks again! Jorge |
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