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I'm removing my engine. Automatic tranny, I've heard to pull them together and to just pull engine. What's the easiest method? I'm also wondering how to remove the fuel line? Does the line have a connection located somewhere that I'm not finding?
Thanks
I've pulled my engine dozens of times as well as the tranny. If you do either of them separately, you can leave the clamshell hood alone. I removed my 84 fuel system decades ago and can't remember where the stock fuel lines connected to, but it is doable.
I don't remember any problem with disconnecting the fuel lines. They don't need to be removed, just disconnected from the throttle bodies and moved out of the way. Same with the a/c compressor, just move it aside. Don't disconnect it. The hood can stay on. There are a few wiring clips on the top of the trans that are hard to reach, but they were only useful to hold the wiring in place when they dropped the body onto the chassis at the factory. They are no longer required.
I don't see any reason to remove the trans. The bell housing bolts are a bit tight to get to. Here's my favorite tool: A 9/16 swivel socket.
I have removed the engine on a c4 once recently. I would leave the transmission in the car. It’s good to have a helper for the bellhousing bolts as they are a real PITA to get to.
I don't remember any problem with disconnecting the fuel lines. They don't need to be removed, just disconnected from the throttle bodies and moved out of the way. Same with the a/c compressor, just move it aside. Don't disconnect it. The hood can stay on. There are a few wiring clips on the top of the trans that are hard to reach, but they were only useful to hold the wiring in place when they dropped the body onto the chassis at the factory. They are no longer required.
I don't see any reason to remove the trans. The bell housing bolts are a bit tight to get to. Here's my favorite tool: A 9/16 swivel socket.
The '84 has low fuel pressure and the feed and return lines go from the frame to the engine, front right of engine with rubber. IIRC, they're just hose clamped to the hard lines and easy to remove.
Hint, disconnect or pinch the fuel lines from the filler area before you disconnect the lines by the engine. The stuff tends to siphon out if your tank is near full.
I removed the engine from my 84 and left the auto transmission in the car. The fuel lines are rubber fuel hose and can be unhooked easily from below as Tom stated.
I used a 9/16 swivel socket and a long extension to remove the bell housing bolts from below. This is the easiest way I have found to remove those bolts.
I removed my hood but it can be done with the hood on the car.
Engine removal 84 vette
