[elefantrider]

Anyone ever try replacing the factory rope with a 2pc BOP viton seal with the 4cyl engine still in car on tempest?
- can you get the oil pan off in car?
- if not, to make room, can you jack up the engine a few inches with the torquetube still attached? Or will that risk cracking it?
- if engine needs to come out, what are best 4cyl anchor balance points for the chain sling? Back of head/ front of head 3/8 bolts?

[tom s]

here is how we hung it

[tom s]

Chris,too big file,will email.Tom

[mechanickeith]

Best to pull the motor. Use the new BOP 1 piece seal.

[tom s]

2X on the one OC.Tom

[elefantrider]

Thanks. Do you need to fully remove the crank for the 1pc BOP seal, or can you get it in just lifting the crank a little?

I have the 2pc seal (new in package) and it does not flex at all.

[tom s]

Chris,im 50/50 with the 2pc BOP seal.Im 100% with the 1 pc BOP and the Best gasket rope seal.The 1 pc seal is pretty much a 2 man job and the crank needs to be more than just lifted IMO.Tom

[elefantrider]

Thanks guys, will try my chances with the 2pc seal because already have it.

[tom s]

might as well,the engines are like a yoyo,they go down as easy as they go up!Never have time to do it right but always have time to do it over!You MIGHT get lucky!Tom