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Mar 24, 2010 | 11:13 PM

megac5

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how to pull motor out the front????

i got a 98 c5 with a4 and i wanna pull the motor out the front! help please!!!!

Mar 25, 2010 | 02:10 AM

megac5

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anyone kno or do i need a lift to lift the body from the motor?????????????

Mar 25, 2010 | 03:27 AM

2000lambovette

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I always heard you have to pull the body but you would think it could be done either way. I had a 300 zx and I was told you had to pull the body but it did not make sense so I pulled the engine and tranny right out the top. I would thik on the vette with the limited work area it would be easier to pull the body though if you have access to a lift.

Mar 25, 2010 | 03:37 AM

megac5

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dont got access to a lift. tryn to do it myself where i dont have to pay to use a lift

Mar 25, 2010 | 07:02 AM

montac

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I pulled the motor out of the top. Pretty easy to do. I dropped the front cradle down with the engine supported by the cherry picker. Rack and all went with the cradle.

Mar 25, 2010 | 09:26 AM

dougbfresh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by megac5

i got a 98 c5 with a4 and i wanna pull the motor out the front! help please!!!!

The motor ALWAYS comes out the front (top or bottom).

Mar 25, 2010 | 09:59 AM

Jims79

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I know it can be done pulling the engine from the top but all I have read says its easier to drop it from the bottom. G/L

Mar 25, 2010 | 12:39 PM

megac5

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anyone got picz????

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Mar 25, 2010 | 01:46 PM

dougbfresh

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anyone got picz????

$100 for the 3 service manuals and you will have everything you need to know at your fingertips.

Mar 25, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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nkx1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

$100 for the 3 service manuals and you will have everything you need to know at your fingertips.

Just a guess, but if he is doing all of the work himself and doesn't want to pay for a lift, I'm guessing money may be a concern and he may not have the money to spare for the manuals. Probably why he is soliciting assistance from anyone knowledgable on the subject.

To megac5: Not sure how soon you need the info, but I was able to purchase a service repair manual from ebay for $5 shipped on DVD rom. I have no idea if it is a legitimate copy (or even if it works, since I haven't loaded it yet), but it might work for you.