My engine/trans removal/install thread...w/pics
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Washington DC
My engine/trans removal/install thread...w/pics
Figured I'd start a thread to show everyone my progress with my 86 coupe that I purchased a month ago. I have a short block and transmission on the way which I'll receive next week...went ahead and pulled the trans last night and the engine tonight....here are some pics:
here's the motor mounted on a stand/next to my trans and what not...
and before any of you guys ask.... YES I REMEMBER WHERE EVERYTHING GOES! ha. cheers.
here's the motor mounted on a stand/next to my trans and what not...
and before any of you guys ask.... YES I REMEMBER WHERE EVERYTHING GOES! ha. cheers.
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...it always bewilders me as to how one is able to "easily" remove the engine (and sometimes the engine and transmission as one piece) from a vette.....still, although i know (based on picts i have seen in the forum) that it can be done, i cannot see much room for maneuvering the hoist or even enough room not to hit the hood....with other cars i have taken the hood completely off and don't recall removing eng and trans at the same time....(hope i never have to remove any of mine!)..
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 286
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From: Washington DC
...it always bewilders me as to how one is able to "easily" remove the engine (and sometimes the engine and transmission as one piece) from a vette.....still, although i know (based on picts i have seen in the forum) that it can be done, i cannot see much room for maneuvering the hoist or even enough room not to hit the hood....with other cars i have taken the hood completely off and don't recall removing eng and trans at the same time....(hope i never have to remove any of mine!)..
that having been said....i am SORRY for anyone who has to do this job on their back. YIKES.