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Originally Posted by alia176
This is just an opinion to no one in particular: if your HG goes, chances are your mileage is pretty high and you have plenty of leaks (oil pans, front/rear seals, etc). With this in mind, i feel that it's simply easier to pull the entire engine out of the 80 and do all work on an engine stand and then stab the complete long block (along with the ECU harness) back in.
When working on the oil pans, laying under the vehicle is just a royal PITA. And, it's a shame to replace all seals EXCEPT the rear seal. When the engine is on the stand, it's SO nice take your time and work at a leisurely pace while not killing your back!
Anyway, just .02 cents, take it for what it's worth.
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I began to think about this the further I dove into the engine. It's a valid point if you have the time and equipment.
I didn't think that working under the truck was such a PITA, however I do have a 6" lift and I can almost sit upright under there. For me, climbing over that ARB bumper and balancing on the radiator support 150 times was a bigger pain in the ass. (or knee)