Damn... I just left the battery in and did it all in about two hours (I'm a pretty big dude too), used the origonal bolts and RTVd the flimsy gasket. 20k miles and NO problems yet smile

-Chris

PS if anyone wants my old plastic one, you can have it for free, just pay shipping. It's in perfect condition, I replaced it at like 49k for preventive maint.

Chris Hinds
AIM:CJ111010
1998 Contour GL Duratec 5-Spd
#565/????
15.610 @ 89.62mph
And I payed for it all myself