Yeah I get it. But removing the hood always, ALWAYS makes big work in the engine bay easier. It's like in the other thread where the guy's asking about resealing the oil pan on a slant 6. I say pull the engine. Like every other guy I recommend that too, he's fighting against it. It's just SO easy to do, yet guys do everything they can to avoid it and always end up working harder. Same with pulling a hood. Guys will do everything in their power to keep from doing it. Makes zero sense.