Turbo Supra 1968 Engine/transmission removal

[professorbob]

Day 2 was about five days ago, so I will try an remember my observations with several questions to follow.

We lifted the car and I removed the dirt pans and various hoses to the cooler and radiator. .
The hoses were pretty strait forward for removal from the top. The electrical disconnects were very difficult to operate, ass the has such small latches. Can see how it would make the install easier, but hard to manage with such tight short wire connections.

The under engine is quite clean considering the 1987 age and 116,000 miles. No leaks except from the Power Steering reservoir hose. I will probably have a new one constructed, unless I can locate a cheep replacement part.

Broken parts thus far.... So easy with old plastic stuff. Radiator upper ear. I will need to epoxy it back on. The windshield washer plastic hose connections. Looking for a replacement.
While trying to get the air cleaner plenum off it cracked at the turbo charger intake.
Anyone know where I can get a replacement, preferably OEM Old New Stock for a reasonable price?

I have the fan and shroud, the radiator, the water pump fan, the alternator, and the belts removed.
Trying to determine what hose under the intake will need to come off.

I removed the Power steering hoses and let it drain.

I also need to know about the the Transmission cooling lines. Can I disconnect them from the transmission and leave in the vehicle, or are they attached to the engine.

Any suggestions of how to get the three down pipe nuts off the exhaust port on the turbocharger. The have really rusted. I have been soaking them in oil, hoping to be able to get them off. Are these studs in the exhaust flange, or are they bolts dropping through holes in the flange.

Torque Converter, any source for a replacement converter at a fair price.
When the transmission fails, it it customary to replace the converter as part of the rebuilding process?

What should I be looking for in my transmission builder for this A340E unit?

On the engine pull, what about the pipes and tubes below the intake manifold. Can they be left in place an just take out the bottom bolts in each engine mount and lift it out as a unit?

More questions later. Thanks
Prof