I decided to drop the motor and transmission with the front subframe. Its easier to mate the 5 speed out of the car. I started from the top and worked my way down and to the back, getting everything loosened or removed as needed.
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I found the perfect car for ME. The formidable BMW 2002. 'Old' car style. Small and light. 4 cylinder economy with the power to weight ratio of any V8 car. Great braking power. Rear wheel drive. Four wheel independent suspension. Handles as well as any modern car so I can drive the snot out of it.. It really is the total package.