OK you guys are right!!!!! i took a look at it againand there is an upper panel that does remove!!! I see it now! I assume it's like any other motor removal then? remove all of the external stuff and out it comes?
As for the motor, thats a long story in itself. This motor has a knock that sounds like a lifter, only shows up when the motor is warm, and loud as hell. I have replaced all of the lifters (roller ones at that, very expensive), disconected the torque converter and removed the belt, trying to track this noise down. I have tried different grades of oil and checked the exaust system for leaks. As best as i can tell, its coming from the center of the engine, camshaft area. At least thats what my stethescope tells me. I only can describe it as a hard metalic tap, not a deep knock like a rod or a main