Originally Posted by wippe

I've removed the engine simply because it is easier to work on outside of the car, and I don't know its history.
I bought the car recently, as a project, knowing it had issues.

I wanted to become more familiar with it while doing some proactive work, like gaskets, seals, and other known wear parts, etc.

Some of my questions have been answered here, so I suspect I'll do a little more than I initially expected.