Great wright up! And thanks to seventone for adding his pictures. Have went over this thread and others a few times prior to pulling my sons motor(only) out to seal up some leaks, but mainly replace a damaged flex plate.
Everything going pretty smooth for a father and son whos never yanked a motor all the way out.
My question is, he has headers on his car, and looking like the rear ones will have to be unbolted from the motor. Now they were off not to long ago so not worried about breaking anything etc, but just verifying if you agree, they will need to come off? The front looks ok on clearance, pretty close to fan shroud tho, assuming the engine removal goes pretty much wiggle wiggle and straight up and out.