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'89 vette engine removal
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From: Vanceboro NC
'89 vette engine removal
I'm wondering what's the best way to pull the engine? From the top or from the bottom?
Does anyone know of a good right up? I've done a few searches but didn't really find anything.
Does anyone know of a good right up? I've done a few searches but didn't really find anything.
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From: Australia
From the top without the trans.
However easiest to remove C beam to drop rear of trans as top bellhousing bolts PITA to reach.Once trans lowered can use extention bar to undo top bolts.
Remove dist , gives more angle before block hits firewall.
Don't forget to undo convertor unless you like big mess on floor.
Taking the wiper motor off gives more clearance for straight lift up..
No need to remove hood
Reverse for install.
However easiest to remove C beam to drop rear of trans as top bellhousing bolts PITA to reach.Once trans lowered can use extention bar to undo top bolts.
Remove dist , gives more angle before block hits firewall.
Don't forget to undo convertor unless you like big mess on floor.
Taking the wiper motor off gives more clearance for straight lift up..
No need to remove hood
Reverse for install.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,691
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From: Phoenix Arizona
From the top without the trans.
However easiest to remove C beam to drop rear of trans as top bellhousing bolts PITA to reach.Once trans lowered can use extention bar to undo top bolts.
Remove dist , gives more angle before block hits firewall.
Don't forget to undo convertor unless you like big mess on floor.
Taking the wiper motor off gives more clearance for straight lift up..
No need to remove hood
Reverse for install.
However easiest to remove C beam to drop rear of trans as top bellhousing bolts PITA to reach.Once trans lowered can use extention bar to undo top bolts.
Remove dist , gives more angle before block hits firewall.
Don't forget to undo convertor unless you like big mess on floor.
Taking the wiper motor off gives more clearance for straight lift up..
No need to remove hood
Reverse for install.
I find it easier/faster to drop the trans first. Also as above remove the windshield wiper motor or you will break the black plastic cover/controler pulling the engine.
Last edited by zr1fred; Jan 24, 2008 at 04:46 PM.
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From: front royal va
I just did this about two weeks ago, I took off the hood, unbolted the tranny and out it came from the top. I put the new engine in the same way, thru the top. Just take your time, dont rush.
Don
Don
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Guess I should have looked at the pic a little closer. I already dropped the trans so I guess now all I need to do is hook up the chain and pick this thing up.
I'm thinking the really hard part is going to be remembering were all the little brakets go when reinstalling it. I may have to buy a book.
Thanks for the help.
I'm thinking the really hard part is going to be remembering were all the little brakets go when reinstalling it. I may have to buy a book.
Thanks for the help.
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