Step by Step LT1 Removel

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May 6, 2007 | 05:39 PM

kylebuck89

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St. Jude Donor '09

Step by Step LT1 Removel

Does anyone know how to take out a LT1 motor

May 6, 2007 | 05:51 PM

Strick

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Step one: Buy a Helms Service Manual for your year Vette. It has a good checklist to follow. I think step 2 is: disconnect your battery.

May 6, 2007 | 06:25 PM

96GS#007

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Drain fluids.
Remove a few bolts.
Attach hoist.
Might consider a Factory Service Manual too.

May 6, 2007 | 07:32 PM

mackeyred96

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I can do it in my SLEEP

May 6, 2007 | 07:53 PM

sonomacrew01

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Buy a helms manual. There are detailed instruction especially important with torqueing procedures/recommendations.

-Drain fluids
-remove cross brace (convertible)
-remove exhaust, downpipes and manifolds
-support transmission and remove C-beam
-remove driveshaft
-follow steps to remove transmission
-disconnect all wiring harnesses leading to the engine (label if desired)
-disconnect all hoses, coolant, power sttering, ac lines, etc.....watch out for the evap line at the rear of the cylinder heads. I bent this while removing my LT1 and had to find one in a junkyard.
-remove engine mount bolts and you should be clear aside from the easy noticable stuff like EGR lines and intake..