Hope this goes more smooth than my shenanigan build.
Rio Red 98 GT Build
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Had my 3 year old out there with me. We got it pulled and took the trans off. Found the front trans seal leaking and it covered one of my clutch discs in oil. Have to try to clean that up. 
98snakehorse
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Wow its probably way easier pulling that monster from the bottom!
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It sure is. I’m not sure if the heads and headers would fit between the master cylinder and a/c lines
The 5.4l will slide between them but its tight!
joemomma
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So lifting the front of the car for engine removal is easier than bringing the engine out the top? What all has to come loose to do this?
Steering shaft, mid-pipe, drive shaft, power steering & HVAC stuff can be secured in place, fuel lines, coolant system stuff and wiring.
Mark the k-member to the body for re-installation and drop it all at once.
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He nailed it. Almost like he’s done it a couple times
ttocs
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do you just draw a line on it or do you drill some small holes through them both to align later?
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For the k member? Drill a 1/8” hole through the k member into the frame and when you put it back up, use two 1/8” punches through the holes to align it.
ttocs
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that is what I figured and just wanted to make sure
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Today I primed my engine block, timing cover, intake manifold, and transmission. Tomorrow I will spray base/clear on them and be ready for rebuild. I’ve got all my parts to rebuild my transmission, just waiting to get the crankshaft back from balancing at the machine shop.
I ordered a billet 5-R shift fork that takes the trans from a double disconnect system to a single disconnect setup and cures the infamous hard to get in reverse issue the t45 has.
I ordered a billet 5-R shift fork that takes the trans from a double disconnect system to a single disconnect setup and cures the infamous hard to get in reverse issue the t45 has.
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Oil filter relocation adapter and rear seal plate. 
Nice
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Fresh base coat sprayed. Going to let that sit for just a little bit, eat some lunch and throw down a couple coats of clear. 
Frank.JD.Perez
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mmm, im salivating
ttocs
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I am not sure I want to be afraid to scratch my motor but it looks nice for sure
Lookin clean
