Pull Engine or Pull Trans+Engine?
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Pull Engine or Pull Trans+Engine?
Guys, do you think it's easier to pull just the engine or to pull the engine + the trans as a unit.
***** KEY QUESTION - Do you need a load leveling device on the engine hoist chain if you do both at one time for clearing things or not? I do not have a load leveler.
I've done a rebuild on an FC about 3 times (engine only each time) and done an FD rebuild once (engine only). But I was thinking of pulling the eng+trans on this one since I suspect a possible leaking rear trans seal and that may be a good way to kill two birds with one stone. Then again, replacing a rear seal can probably be done with the trans in the car later, right?
Thanks,
B
***** KEY QUESTION - Do you need a load leveling device on the engine hoist chain if you do both at one time for clearing things or not? I do not have a load leveler.
I've done a rebuild on an FC about 3 times (engine only each time) and done an FD rebuild once (engine only). But I was thinking of pulling the eng+trans on this one since I suspect a possible leaking rear trans seal and that may be a good way to kill two birds with one stone. Then again, replacing a rear seal can probably be done with the trans in the car later, right?
Thanks,
B
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Guys, do you think it's easier to pull just the engine or to pull the engine + the trans as a unit.
***** KEY QUESTION - Do you need a load leveling device on the engine hoist chain if you do both at one time for clearing things or not? I do not have a load leveler.
I've done a rebuild on an FC about 3 times (engine only each time) and done an FD rebuild once (engine only). But I was thinking of pulling the eng+trans on this one since I suspect a possible leaking rear trans seal and that may be a good way to kill two birds with one stone. Then again, replacing a rear seal can probably be done with the trans in the car later, right?
Thanks,
B
***** KEY QUESTION - Do you need a load leveling device on the engine hoist chain if you do both at one time for clearing things or not? I do not have a load leveler.
I've done a rebuild on an FC about 3 times (engine only each time) and done an FD rebuild once (engine only). But I was thinking of pulling the eng+trans on this one since I suspect a possible leaking rear trans seal and that may be a good way to kill two birds with one stone. Then again, replacing a rear seal can probably be done with the trans in the car later, right?
Thanks,
B
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I pulled the engine only. Seeing that I have my Dad to help guide the engine back in to mate with the transmission will really help in that part. I think those who pull the engine and transmission together are doing it by themselves and it's a lot easier to mate them back together outside the car as a single person. If you have two people, I'd leave the transmission in the car.
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I'd be curious to know the number of the folks here, giving advice, who have R&R'd an S6 engine more than 3-4 times? Because if you do it for a living, then I promise you there is only one answer: Engine out, engine in... Only. It isn't as hard to align the input-shaft and engine mounts when you've done it as many times as I have. You learn little tricks.
If you are at your house doing this in your garage I would try to aviod pulling the trans too because it will be a lot more complicated on jack stans with the the car up in the air.
-J
If you are at your house doing this in your garage I would try to aviod pulling the trans too because it will be a lot more complicated on jack stans with the the car up in the air.
-J
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I'd be curious to know the number of the folks here, giving advice, who have R&R'd an S6 engine more than 3-4 times? Because if you do it for a living, then I promise you there is only one answer: Engine out, engine in... Only. It isn't as hard to align the input-shaft and engine mounts when you've done it as many times as I have. You learn little tricks.
If you are at your house doing this in your garage I would try to aviod pulling the trans too because it will be a lot more complicated on jack stans with the the car up in the air.
-J
If you are at your house doing this in your garage I would try to aviod pulling the trans too because it will be a lot more complicated on jack stans with the the car up in the air.
-J
And no It's not complicated at all to R&R the motor+trans in a standard garage with the car in the air.
I'm no pro and I'm sure I haven't R&Rd my motor 1/2 as much as you but I have done it both ways and for me (average mechanic) it was not easier pulling the motor alone.
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I just pulled the motor only a few months ago when I pulled it I did this by myself with no load leveler. I also installed the motor and mated it to the tranny by myself with no load leveler. In looking back it was not really that hard (maybe I got lucky on the install though).
It depends on how much room you have in your garage if you will need a load leveler. If you have a lot of space in front of where the car is sitting you may be able to get away without one like XLR8, but if you are like me and only have a regular 2 car garage with no real room in front, I would HAVE to have a load leveler. They are really pretty cheap, you can pick one up from harbor freight for around $40.. BUT I still vote for just leaving the tranny in the car...
It depends on how much room you have in your garage if you will need a load leveler. If you have a lot of space in front of where the car is sitting you may be able to get away without one like XLR8, but if you are like me and only have a regular 2 car garage with no real room in front, I would HAVE to have a load leveler. They are really pretty cheap, you can pick one up from harbor freight for around $40.. BUT I still vote for just leaving the tranny in the car...
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I think the whole point of this thread is the OP doesn't do this for a living...And I doubt he evens wants to pull his motor enough times to know all the tips and tricks.
And no It's not complicated at all to R&R the motor+trans in a standard garage with the car in the air.
I'm no pro and I'm sure I haven't R&Rd my motor 1/2 as much as you but I have done it both ways and for me (average mechanic) it was not easier pulling the motor alone.
And no It's not complicated at all to R&R the motor+trans in a standard garage with the car in the air.
I'm no pro and I'm sure I haven't R&Rd my motor 1/2 as much as you but I have done it both ways and for me (average mechanic) it was not easier pulling the motor alone.
-J
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Like synthetic vs. mineral, no real 'right" answer. Personal taste.
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You've had three shop owners tell you that they leave the trans in the car when pulling the engine..... just wanted to make note of that. Do what you want guys, it makes no difference to me