Well, I will have to look at the bright side… it’s the first time since I had the car built (2013) that the engine will be coming out. Good opportunity to finally install the CB- Fast Fab truss bar and Light Pedal- Extra Long Clutch Arm (pictured below) that I have been waiting for the engine to come out to be installed ( since 2020 ;-)). —- to have someone else do it since my garage is small and I hate crawling under the car for anything other than the annual oil/filter, and gas line filter change.
only wished I could be doing this w/the old timer mechanic I have been working with last 10 years… since engines/transmissions was his thing and he has used every maintenance opportunity to teach me how to do things myself…. But I guess at 85 it’s fair he decided enter his second retirement & to stop wrenching on other peoples cars after +65yrs. He truly is the classic VW/Porsche engine whisperer… the guy northwest shops called when they were stumped and could not diagnose a problem.
thank you again for all your help.