All in - pulling the 4.6 engine and trans to fix oil leaks once and for all

[stunt]

Was able to spend a little time after work getting some stuff done.

Pulled exhaust mid section. This was much easier than I thought. None of the bolts were frozen and the section just came right out.



I wasn't sure what the rear mufflers were going to do, but they just stayed put.



Shot at the belly with the exhaust gone.



Another angle



Here's the fuel line disconnected and plugged



Got the engine support bar and test fitted it. I wish it was longer so that it would rest on the fenders instead of the valleys. There's not really enough room to fit the engine balance bar in there the way it is now.

I'll play with it some more once I get all the wires pulled off the top of the engine.



Updated parts list. I think I have all the part numbers now except for misc O-rings and replacement bolts.

• Timing Chain Guides: Deflection Rail 11311741777, Guide Rail 11311745406, Chain Tensioner Rail 11311741236, Chain Tensioner Rod 11317531813, O-ring 11421713597
• Upper timing case cover gaskets 11141741532, 11141741533
• Upper timing case gasket ring 11141736758
• Upper timing case O-rings 12141748398
• Lower timing case cover gasket set 11141436978
• Lower timing case Dowels (2) 11121726242
• Vanos Seals Beisan Systems M62TU kit
• Intake Manifold Gasket (4) 11611433328
• Front Manifold Gasket (Intake to Manifold) 11611729727
• Rear Manifold Gasket (CCV to Manifold) 11611729728
• Rear Coolant manifold gasket (2) 11531731833
• Water Pump Rear Pipe O-rings 11531710048, 11531710055
• Valley Pan Gasket 11141742042
• Oil Seperator 11151705237
• Oil Return Hose 11151438302
• Oil Return Hose 11157560068
• Vent hose 11157556837
• Vent hose 11157556838
• Check/Replace Engine Mounts (2) 22116770793
• Lubricate steering knuckle
• Clean drain tube