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Ok, so I'm trying to pull my engine right now and for some reason the engine is getting caught on something. I've tried putting a little force on it to see if it would pop out of what ever it got caught on but I didn't want to break anything especially any tubing. What all do I have to disconnect before I pull the engine and where can I get the tool to undo the fuel lines? The sooner the help the better, much thanks! Car is sitting in the garage right now half out the door unable to move.

To unfasten the fuel line, you can go to autozone, etc and get smal round plastic fuel line tool. These plastic removers, slide over the fuel line and your rotate and push up against the fitting. When you do this, it moves an innser spring allowing the fitting to pull apart. You have to work with it a little bit but it will eventually come apart. Be sure to release the fuel pressure so as not to splatter fuel in your face, etc....

If you are trying to pull a v6 with engine and atx together, I would check antiknock clip on backside of engine...some have it some do not. unfasten alternator wiring

Where is it getting caught at, front back, side, etc???? I know you are probably tired and worn out from the work and just want to get it over with!

Bob

Did you remove the axle support bracket from the passenger side axle? It is bolted to the engine and supports the axle about midway. It�s hard to spot.

jeff

Thanks for the help everyone (two of you ). I got the engine out but now it is time to put it in, shouldn't be quite as hard, we'll see! Thanks again!