Hi .. For Kerry, who caught that point that I had failed to mention, since this particular bit job is one that is hopefully not done so often, on the rear bearing we had a couple options. One was to use a cape chisel and split the bearing, and at that point reach in and grab it and pull it out...or we used a dremel. Mind you, we did this when we knew we were going to do an inframe overhaul on the big diesel stuff, so the block was quite bare at this point....but still easier than removing the engine or splitting it from an equally heavy and awkward transmission. I dont think I would try this trick on an engine with the pan still in place, where the risk of dropping something is just to great ......one micro piece of metal is still two too many. I suppose the idea I should have mentioned was just the " poor mans " cam bearing tool, as opposed to opening up a big can of worms regarding the many things that can be done but perhaps shouldnt to an engine. I agree though, an inframe is completely feasable on nearly any car, but if I have to go that far, Id personally rather pull it out and make sure its right. Mikey