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Old 06-11-2019, 10:08 PM
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What are the exact steps for removing an A4 out of a Catalina 30?

I was just out there today trying to lift the engine up.

I've removed the 3 bolts on the propshaft coupler and it should be released from the transmission...

I took the top bolts off all 4 engine mounts... the engine is free to lift up and I can budge it up by hand.

The engine mounts themselves are still bolted down since I think propshaft alignment with the replacement A4 will be easier if I drop the engine on to the old mounts already aligned.

But when I begin to lift the engine, it's pulling the propshaft up with it. The propshaft and engine just won't break free... I don't want to put too much pressure on the propshaft and bend it or harm the bearings..

Am I missing a step here? Does the engine need to slide forward first to clear something on the propshaft?

Any advice is welcome
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