well tried to pull my engine for the first time...

[68autobug]

Hi

Yes, the heater box flaps may still be open...
I don't really notice any smell when the heater is on..
apart if some oil has leaked onto the heater box..
but I degrease under My engine about once a month with foaming $3 a can degreaser and the garden hose..
as VW engine do like to leak at times...

cheers

LEE

[sb001]

OK got the engine pulled today (can't even describe how much difference it makes to have a LIFT to use!!)
Took a look at the bell housing, TC and flex plate:

Ugh. Cracked the bell housing around the outer part of the lower left bolt hole (most of that shaft is still OK, its just the outer edge I messed up, so I think it will still be OK)-- see pic #1 below.

Also warped the outer edge of the flex plate in the area of one of the TC bolt holes (see pic #2) and warped the coinciding bolt tab on the TC.

Sheesh.