[ChazzyD]

You can do all A/C work with the engine in, the false firewall comes out easily enough with the engine in place. Many other things are easier to do though with it out and I think going "whole hog" on it, at least once makes for a much better sorted out car if certain major and minor things are needing attention. Mine used to do the same, drip on the exhaust thing, and wasn't very pleasant, that alone was worth the effort, nevermind the wonderful new clutch action and new cam seals, steering rack, etc. I have pulled a tranny out by itself before on this car and didn't like it one bit, much too awkward to deal with.
Charles