Tools

[Gordon JC Pearce]

Paul Koning wrote:

>  David> You want to replace head gaskets, and a busted valve spring,
>  David> to do it by the book you need not one, but TWO 100$+
>  David> specialized tools, and you get to remove the
>  David> engine+transmission through the bottom.
> 
> That doesn't seem unusual anymore.  We had a Saab 9000 in which timing
> belt replacement involves first removing the front right wheel, to
> remove an access panel in the wheelwell.

That's how you do the timing belts in most transverse-engined cars.  You 
won't get at the bottom pulley otherwise, and you need to make sure the 
timing marks are correctly aligned.

Gordon.