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James, I suggest you also replace rear main oil seal. It's exposed and relatively easy to replace with the gearbox out. Cheap part too. You had one non-leaky engine (I'm still trying to get used to that concept) so this would help the new one remain so. It may also lengthen the life of the new clutch that someone suggested (great idea). How about the front seal as well. (Near/around/behind the timing chain/belt) Haven't done that myself, so can't comment on ease, I expect someone else can. Probably easier with engine out though. Another thought: if you can hear this run, then all ancillaries will be attached. How about offering the seller another #50 or so, and getting all of them, like the starter, alternator, distributor, water pump and fan etc. Same for manifolds, even if seller is keeping carb. Much cheaper to buy them this way than separately, and you'd have spares. It would also make the installation much easier and take much less time. (OK, I admit I'm a packrat when it comes to Spit spares, but you sound like you'll be keeping this car or another Spit around for a long time, and these things do wear out over time, makes sense to buy them cheaply if possible.) If I recall, the gearbox and engine are from different cars. Probably a good idea to test fit your new clutch parts and mate the box to the engine before EI-day (Engine Installation day), so you have the opportunity to change any non-matching component. Glad to hear you are Triumphing over this setback. Cheers Nick Moseley /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
