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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by christopher, Feb 4, 2006.

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  1. christopher

    christopher Formula 3

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    #1 christopher, Feb 4, 2006
    Hello "F"-chatters,

    I'm in the process o changing the shift shaft seal in my 79 308GTB,

    I have to raise the engine slightly (3/4 of and inch maybe).

    Other than backing off the engine mount bolts a little, do I need to decouple the cat. converters?

    Please help!

    Thanks, Chris.
     
  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tbakowsky, Feb 4, 2006
    remove the front 2 engine mount bolts completly. Undo the muffler hangers on either side of the muffler. Rasie engine slowly and carefully. Withdraw shifter shaft. Install new seals, put a little bit of lube on them and the shaft and slide shaft back into hole. Work it in and out a few time to spread the lube evenly. Don't forget to put the dust cover back on the shaft before you slide it into the trans!
     
  3. Artvonne

    Artvonne F1 Veteran

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    #3 Artvonne, Feb 5, 2006
    :)
     
  4. ferrarioldman

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    #4 ferrarioldman, Feb 5, 2006
    In addition I disconnect the torque bar on top of the engine.
     
  5. Watry

    Watry Karting

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    #5 Watry, Feb 6, 2006
    I'd think you'd need to loosen the bottom nut on the two rear engine mounts too. I tried moving my GT4's engine up with only two mounts loosened and it wouldn't budge; I ended up lifting the car instead.

    Andrew Watry
     

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