One nice thing about a DIY project of this size is the ability to increase ones selection of tools. Everything can be justified when you think of the savings over having someone else do it. First it was the lift and the new Craftsman Tools, then the Roller tool chest, air tools, the list goes on..

The Stinger bar does the trick quite well. It will get in the way of some projects from the top but it sure is nice to be able to use the lift while having the engine mount apart. So much for kicking the hydraulic jack handle too!

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I already have the top 2 downpipe nuts removed. It's nice to be able to raise the car in an attempt to get the third one from the bottom. Haven't tried yet, should be fun.

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And a nice working height to get underneath and still be able to open the garage door.

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And finally here's my new head bolt removal tool, hopefully gets put to use tonight or tomorrow. Also a strut spread tool since I had an order in at Metalnerd and need to do a little maintenance also.

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Trent
Now for the 6 year old's Bday sleep over party with his cousins. Oh joy!

 

nice toys! wish I could do the dyi stuff on my car like that

 

glad i'm under warranty- hehehee

 

Nice! I wish I lived a couple doors down too. ;-)

 

Nice....

 

Did you order those hydraulic rams in black to match the car??...LOL..

Glad the bar worked. What did you end up using for the hook-up to the motor?

 

LOL ;-)

I have a heavy duty bolt through the chain and the hole under the engine code tag on the head.

 

Sorry about the slow pumpers...:-)

 

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BWAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - could not have said it better!