I'm not gonna lie, pulling the motor now is a complete %#!@%!!!. So many lines, extras, etc. and then every nut and bolt is caked with dry dirt so they don't spin by hand, you have to use a tool for the entire length of the threads.
The reason for pulling the motor is to make for easy cleaning, and to accomplish a few upgrades as well. As you can see, cleaning is definitely needed!
There is even dirt/mud inside the bell housing!
I started playing with Vibrant Performance's new heat shielding product...
...and finally protected the feed line to the pump from heat.
Fell asleep posting this at 4am, but engine is almost cleaned and ready to go in.
And the engine bay is looking much cleaner. Trans area is insanely dirty. Might have to accept defeat on that one...just no time left!
-Dave