Major problem # 1
The front bolts on the engine cradle were rusted so bad that the heads broke off. I soaked them with PB Blaster and tried again on the other side. I ended up breaking off both bolt heads and both nuts, leaving just the bolt shaft stuck in the tube.
We used an angle grinder to cut through the tubes and bolts. Here you can see the rusted threads in the tube.
Grinding through the stuck bolts.
Engine coming down. Checking for hung wires and hoses.
Engine, trans and rear suspension finally out.
Obligatory picture of the empty engine compartment.
Car and engine moved outside for cleaning. Again the forklift came in handy.
Engine/trans separated from the cradle.
Here's the front engine cradle mount after I had to cut it off. The weld is only on the outside of the frame.
I ground off the remaining mount until it was flush with the frame.
Weld ground completly off.
With the weld gone I was able to hammer the remainder of the tube out of the cradle.
Tube out and ready for it's replacement. I welded in a peice of pipe of the proper outer diameter then drilled it to accept the bolt then trimmed the ends to fit the cradle mounts on the car.
