Removing sealant

If you work for the removal of the engine carried inexperienced person, it is necessary to be an assistant. Ask and ask them to help people who have experience in such work. There are many ways to perform the work to raise the engine from the engine compartment, which preclude their implementation in isolation.

Fig. 2.89. General view of the

engine Z 20 LEL

Plan in advance their actions. Agree or razdobudte all the necessary tools and equipment before you begin work. Some of the aids for safe removal and installation of the engine, as well as reducing labor costs include (in addition to the elevator) a strong stand, full set of keys and arbors, wooden shoes, rags and cleaning solvent for the inevitable puddles of spilled fluids performance. If the lift will be rent, the contract in advance and do all the work for which this mechanism is not required. This will save time and money.

Keep in mind that considerable amount of time you can not use the car. To perform some works that are not available at home (due to lack of specialized equipment), will seek the services of a service station or a specialized workshop. These companies are working on a plan, so it would be appropriate to consult it before removing the engine, to accurately estimate the time spent on repair and restoration parts. When removing the engine always be very careful. Ill-considered actions and haste can cause serious injuries.

Fig. 2.90. Remove the old sealant

After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, use the appropriate tool to remove the sealant (Fig. 2.90).

NOTICE Try not to damage the surface details.

Remove sealant as carefully as possible from the surface, pits and holes of the mounting bolts using a suitable tool, such as a scraper. If necessary, slightly heat the surface and remove particles of dried sealer with cloth moistened with gasoline.