C3 Engine Removal
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Don,
Welcome!
First post!
The engine removal information is in Section 6 of the GM Chassis Service Manual.
In the 71 CSM it's in 6-27.
Do you happen to have the CSM for your 81?
Regards,
Alan
Here's what the 80 CSM looks like.
Welcome!
First post!
The engine removal information is in Section 6 of the GM Chassis Service Manual.
In the 71 CSM it's in 6-27.
Do you happen to have the CSM for your 81?
Regards,
Alan
Here's what the 80 CSM looks like.
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
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C3 engine removal
Hi, no I don't have one! Where should I go to find one? Any suggestions would be appreciated!! Don
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,159
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Don,
I see that Corvette Central has the 1981 GM Service Manuals listed.
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan
I see that Corvette Central has the 1981 GM Service Manuals listed.
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Austin TX area
Hi Don,
If you're going to work on you car, there are two manuals which are an absolute must to have. The GM service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM). The GM service manual will most likely cover other cars also, it's just what they did with the later C3's. Don't go with the Haynes manual, it is not the same. You're starting off on the right foot by using this forum. The knowledge here is incredible and has help more times than I remember. Good luck, Bill
If you're going to work on you car, there are two manuals which are an absolute must to have. The GM service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM). The GM service manual will most likely cover other cars also, it's just what they did with the later C3's. Don't go with the Haynes manual, it is not the same. You're starting off on the right foot by using this forum. The knowledge here is incredible and has help more times than I remember. Good luck, Bill
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 8
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Engine removal
Hi Don,
I see that Corvette Central has the 1981 GM Service Manuals listed.
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan
I see that Corvette Central has the 1981 GM Service Manuals listed.
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Engine removal
Hi Don,
If you're going to work on you car, there are two manuals which are an absolute must to have. The GM service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM). The GM service manual will most likely cover other cars also, it's just what they did with the later C3's. Don't go with the Haynes manual, it is not the same. You're starting off on the right foot by using this forum. The knowledge here is incredible and has help more times than I remember. Good luck, Bill
If you're going to work on you car, there are two manuals which are an absolute must to have. The GM service manual and the assembly instruction manual (AIM). The GM service manual will most likely cover other cars also, it's just what they did with the later C3's. Don't go with the Haynes manual, it is not the same. You're starting off on the right foot by using this forum. The knowledge here is incredible and has help more times than I remember. Good luck, Bill
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Hi Don,
Check eBay for the factory service manuals. If you look you should be able to pick one or even the whole set up for roughly $25 give or take a few bucks. May also be able to find an assembly manual as well. These would likely be used manuals. I got my GM factory service manuals there as well as the GM corvette parts manual and exploded diagrams. Lots of luck. Russ
Check eBay for the factory service manuals. If you look you should be able to pick one or even the whole set up for roughly $25 give or take a few bucks. May also be able to find an assembly manual as well. These would likely be used manuals. I got my GM factory service manuals there as well as the GM corvette parts manual and exploded diagrams. Lots of luck. Russ
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
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C3 engine removal
I see that Corvette Central has the 1981 GM Service Manuals listed.
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan
So you might begin by checking with them.
The engine removal section/info is in the earlier manuals BUT I'm not positive if it's in the later manuals….I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Even if the removal info isn't in the 81 Manual I think you'll find it useful.
If it's not there I'll copy my pages and send them to you.
Regards,
Alan