After we had just about finished taking all the parts we wanted, we decided a little fun was in order. The engine was out; Chris had taken the suspension, the window regulators, some interior pieces, and some brake parts. The next step was obvious.

We tipped the Protege up on its side. With a good portion of weight removed, it was quite easy. 3 of us lifted, but it could have been done with 2. Once we got it most of the way up, Chris and I steadied it while Tim positioned the jack so that the car would balance nicely.

Chris, ever practical and efficient, realized that it was a perfect opportunity to remove his exhaust:

We thought about throwing it onto its roof, but in the end we just tossed back into its normal position. It landed with a nice crash. There are more photos of the car on it’s side in this gallery, along with photos of the engine pull from earlier in the day.