DIY engine pull
12-01-09, 10:38 PM
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DIY engine pull
I'm just a car "hobbyist"...but I decided to tackle the engine pull all by my lonesome. It wasn't really that difficult (besides the frig'n transmission crossmember bolt that's behind the exhaust heat shield). It was a little scary when the tranny started swinging towards the windshield but some quick hands saved the day. I didn't remove the forward AC unit (as the Haynes Manual suggested) - it was very tight but the 1/2" plank saved it from getting damaged.
Here's a couple of pics for fun as well as a pic of the awaiting transplant (ported 13B).
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Here's a couple of pics for fun as well as a pic of the awaiting transplant (ported 13B).
g-man
12-02-09, 11:38 AM
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not bad, last time i put the engine in from the bottom, it was SOOOOOOOOoooo easy. jack up car, put motor trans on floor jack, roll it in there, and lift.
you do have to remove the steering center link
you do have to remove the steering center link
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12-02-09, 04:14 PM
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One suggestion for next time. Take off the radiator surround (top and two sides). The AC radiator will unbolt and lay flat tucked toward the front bumper. With the AC compressor unbolted from the AC braket, it gives extra lenth for the hoses. This will give an extra 8 inches or so to get a good angle for the trans to come out with the engine.
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Yeah..I think I'll have to do that for the transplant because it was pretty tight getting the old motor out with the trans attached. Thanks for the input...
One suggestion for next time. Take off the radiator surround (top and two sides). The AC radiator will unbolt and lay flat tucked toward the front bumper. With the AC compressor unbolted from the AC braket, it gives extra lenth for the hoses. This will give an extra 8 inches or so to get a good angle for the trans to come out with the engine.
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