Re: '74 Spider Engine Removal Help - Tie Bar

["Henrik Hasager" <hhasager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Remember to leave the nut on there before you whack it - otherwise you'll
need a new tierod end
Don't ask how I know

Henrik Johansen


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Lomax" <sfalfisto@domain.elided>
To: "Mike Gallagher" <mikebgallagher@domain.elided>; <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: '74 Spider Engine Removal Help - Tie Bar


> unscrew one end of the center tie rod and whack it
> out.  it's that simple.  just bolt it back up after
> pulling the engine so you can move the car.
>
> cheers,
> ian
>
> --- Mike Gallagher <mikebgallagher@domain.elided> wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am attempting to remove my 2 liter spider engine.
> > I9ve got everything
> > disconnected and the engine ready to come out save
> > one little problem - the
> > steering tie rod [track rod] is in the way.  The
> > bell housing needs just
> > less than an inch more clearance.  Is there an easy
> > way to remove or drop
> > the steering tie rod so the engine has clearance.
> > What is the best way to
> > remove or drop the steering tie rod?  If I need to
> > remove it do I need a
> > special Alfa tool or can I get by with a less
> > expensive generic one?
> >
> > The tie rod can be twisted about 30 degrees either
> > direction.  Is this
> > normal?
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike Gallagher
> > Irvine, CA
> > 74 Spider
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