Engine Removal Question.....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Engine Removal Question.....
Today I started the removal of my old engine. I have the repair manual and am going step by step. I want to read and know all the steps before I actually begin. This is my question: Step 14 says, on vehicles with automatic transmissions, remove converter to flywheel attaching bolts, I got that. Step 15 says, Remove mount "through" bolts. Can anyone tell me what the "through" bolts are? So far all I have done is removed the hood and battery. I just want to be sure I understand everything before I begin. Thanks in advance.
Drifting
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From: grand prairie texas
The through bolts that they are talking about are on each side of the engine block below the exhaust manifolds. The block side of the mount has rubber molded to the mount you will see a bolt going through the mount and through the frame. These bolts are about 4 inches long. You may have to take a little weight off the engine to get the bolt out of the mount. Dont worry with the bolt out of the mounts the engine wont fall on to the floor as long as you still have the bell housing bolts attached. Good luck with the engine removal. Its work but fun.
Intermediate
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Don't forget the fuel pump!!!! I thought I had everything apart and started lifting the engine when I noticed the fuel lines stretching. Also...MAKE SURE YOU PLUG THE FUEL LINES GOOD!!! I just capped the lines with rubber plugs and was out all day. I came home to find 15 gallons of gas all over my garage and a big puddle in front. The plugs split!!! If I would have hit the garage door opener I would be living in a cardboard box now. BE SAFE! Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Wilmington PA
Originally Posted by CHLAROCK
I just capped the lines with rubber plugs and was out all day. I came home to find 15 gallons of gas all over my garage and a big puddle in front.
That must have been awful. That gas smell isn't easy to get rid of either. When I swapped motors I stuck an air hose in the tank and the fuel line in a gas can and blew out all the gas I could. Just used my hand to seal off the filler hole and hose.
Intermediate
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It wasn't fun at all. I have an attached garage so the gas fumes were all through the house. I'm a fireman and I'v seen what a cup of gas can do. Gas is VERY dangerous...very low flashpoint. Just for some info....the reason most gas stations do not have pump handles that lock so you can walk away when pumping is for just that reason. Low flash point. In the winter, a lot of people start pumping and then get in their car to stay warm (with the locking type pumps). When they get out and grab the pump handle, it is posible to get that tiny shock from static electricity. That little spark could ignite the gas fumes and BOOM your smoked. A cell phone could do the same thing. If you are standing there pumping gas and you get a call it is possible for that tiny internal electric charge to ignite the fumes. Unlikely but possible. We all do it I know but just something to think about. Any way enough babbling...My engine is in and purring nicely. Good luck all.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by CHLAROCK
the reason most gas stations do not have pump handles that lock so you can walk away when pumping is for just that reason. Low flash point. In the winter, a lot of people start pumping and then get in their car to stay warm (with the locking type pumps). When they get out and grab the pump handle, it is posible to get that tiny shock from static electricity.
In CT many stations have a sign on the pump that says "remain in vehicle while fueling"
#1 this sounds dangerous as you have just described
#2 What if your not filling up?
I know New Jersey does not allow you to pump your own gas, there is an attendant .... just like the old days.
