Removing Engine and Trans
09-19-11, 11:14 AM
#1
Removing Engine and Trans
Just wanted to ask you CL members if there is anything special that needs to be done or anything tricky that might stall me from completing the process of removing my engine and trans.. I'm trying to get it done in one weekend, so anything or any tips will help.
09-19-11, 03:56 PM
#6
Ok sounds like a plan, thanks
Yup, hood latches were the first thing that i removed since the dampeners had no pressure left in them and the hood kept slamming on top of my head. ill use that advice when getting the trans back in, thanks for that
Yup, hood latches were the first thing that i removed since the dampeners had no pressure left in them and the hood kept slamming on top of my head. ill use that advice when getting the trans back in, thanks for that
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09-19-11, 10:01 PM
#11
I got the entire fan shroud and surrounding assembly out already. I just picked up a leveler last week due to some other advice similar to yours given to me. I heard that it makes a world of difference with this process
09-20-11, 01:46 PM
#13
Just don't forget the rear coolant line going to the heater core. I found it easier to undo from the back of the block when the motor is pulled up out of the mount and forward.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
09-21-11, 06:23 AM
#14
Just don't forget the rear coolant line going to the heater core. I found it easier to undo from the back of the block when the motor is pulled up out of the mount and forward.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
09-21-11, 08:20 AM
#15
Just don't forget the rear coolant line going to the heater core. I found it easier to undo from the back of the block when the motor is pulled up out of the mount and forward.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
Have something handy to block off the fuel line banjo so it doesn't slowly drip while you wait for the motor to go back in.
Good luck and enjoy, it's much easier than on most other cars. Inline motors FTW.
+1 on that fuel line, I lost about 3 gallons of fuel before I realized it wasn't going to stop, I guess because the tank is mounted higher than the line. I clamped the rubber hose before the banjo with a plastic hose clamps. On the return I just had a scrap piece of rubber line with a bolt stuck in it while the motor was out.