Pulling the engine would make the job a lot easier, but at 88,000, if well cared for should be far from needing a rebuild. I've had engines go over 200,000 & still run well. John Paul Volkmann wrote: > As you're doing all the wires and hoses, you may as well get that engine out > of there which would make it alot easier to 'spruce-up' the engine & bay. > > And as long as you've got it pulled, you (if you've got the desire & funds) > may as well do the rebuild > > Just my $0.03 > > >From: Tahoe8798@xxxxxxx > > > > >Fellow Club Members, > > I am planning my late spring "sprucing-up" of my 66 Crown > >convertible. > >I would like to detail the engine and engine bay area. To include: > >cleaning, > >painting, and new hoses and wiring. In order to do this properly and > >restore > >the area to a like new condition, would pulling the engine be required? If > >so > >, are we talking a monumental task? And finally, if the engine is pulled, > >would this be an ideal time to rebuild the engine? The engine has approx. > >88,000 miles on it. Your suggestions will be appreciated. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com >