Thank you, option-1 sounds like a better approach! To my understanding there is two sets of lines running to the turbo and about 4 vacuum hoses running from the turbo or is it 3.

I'm definitely going to go back down to the car in about an hour and scope everything out. Today, I hope to to have ...

Thank you so much, you've helped tons so far. For a little more clarity and confidence for myself can you please confirm some of the hardware for me?
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Black Arrows: Is the location of the location of the bolts going to down pipe?

Green Arrows: Is the location of "flange" being ...

After I find a new engine and swap everything I need, I'd be more than happy to ship the old one to one of the members to rebuild or do what ever. The engine has exactly 153,000 miles on it, sadly only about 4,000 where put on by me.

I don't actually know if it would be worth it to anybody, but the ...

I really wish you did take pictures, specifically of the flange and exhaust manifold, pertaining to the locations of the bolts that have to removed.

If you could give me any clarity behind this, I will be one step closer to removing this engine.

ericv11, Sweet thank you for this knowledgeable reply.

I've been learning as I've been going, and I hope I don't seem too ridiculous or incompetent asking this question, but is the flange a part of the exhaust manifold or is it between the turbo and manifold?

Yea, as far as the axles, I've been ...

I'm in the process of disconnecting my engine right now for removal. Does anyone know what the differences are going to be since I have a turbo?

To be more specific, should I attempt to remove the engine with the exhaust manifold still on (with the turbo still attached to the manifold)? How many ...

Sorry for not keeping everyone posted. I decided to replace the engine! Once again, thanks to all the member and those who contribute to this website.

If it wasn't for members like wheelsup and others, I wouldn't even considered replacing and removing this engine. When I first entered this forum, I ...

I'll give you $1,200 for it. What state are you in and how many miles does it have again?

Thank you!!!

If the journal on the crank is scorn, where can I get an over-sized bearing to use, and the most important question is, how do I properly measure the journal of the crank after smoothing it down.

What do you guys think, even if the journal is scorn to a certain degree, do you think I can get by ...