Tearing down the 07k & removing rusty exhaust manifold studs | Ep.03 | Porsche 944 5 Cylinder Swap

Is my $200 junkyard engine junk? In this video I will remove the rusty exhaust manifold studs from the head to start. Then the process of pulling the engine off the stand (because the timing chain cover is on the rear of the engine) to pull the timing covers, chains, tensioners and guides off. Then back on the engine stand to crack this motor open and see what we are working with. I’ve linked all the tools I used down below, but I wanted to call out, I wish I had bought the bolt extractor set years ago, it is what I used to pull the rusted manifold bolts off originally and it made pulling the studs out super simple. Big shout out to Jeremy @ JFJ Autoworks for the recommendation.
Light box VEVOR: s.vevor.com/bf...
Engine stand VEVOR: s.vevor.com/bf...
Bolt extraction tool VEVOR: s.vevor.com/bf...
Engine Lift Brackets: www.i5garage.c...
Clevis hooks: a.co/d/farKZPk
JFJAutoworks: www.jfjautowor...

[@alextessier3452]

You lucked out on this one! Seems that engine is going to be a really good base for your build.

[@CarDad603]

@@alextessier3452 for sure! We are lucky to have a European junkyard so close.

[@kyletodd965]

The smile was the classic nervous smile of hoping nothing was going to snap off in the block

[@CarDad603]

Just praying the head studs didn’t strip or break (it wouldn’t be the first time). It’s giving “smiles, I’m in danger” meme vibes.

[@davidguimont6616]

Weeeeee 😂 do you remember what bolt goes where when you throw them all on your cart?? I take 2 screws out of something and can’t remember what one goes where

[@CarDad603]

That’s secretly the only reason I’m recording these videos 😂