How to get engine out
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How to get engine out
I am trying to remove my engine (from the top) to replace it I gave removed everything I just don't see how I can remove all bolts from torque tube bellhousing.Can you guys help me figure this out I want to have my engine out today. I would also like to know any other tips that would help
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I haven't removed one from a C5 yet myself, will do later this year though. But I've removed plenty from other vehicles in my past life as a Technician and it usually involves long extensions and swivel sockets. Can you tell us what bolts you have trouble with? Like is it the top 2, or the passenger side? Is the car up on jackstands so getting under it is no problem? Have you dropped the engine cradle a inch or two to give you room to reach?
Maybe pics might help us?
Maybe pics might help us?
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Now doesn't all that sound like it makes sense? LOL!
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
GOOGLE is your friend! "BUT" Here is a Write-Up I did on how to do it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ring-jack.html
Thanks,Matt
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ring-jack.html
Thanks,Matt
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GOOGLE is your friend! "BUT" Here is a Write-Up I did on how to do it:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ring-jack.html
Thanks,Matt
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ring-jack.html
Thanks,Matt
Last edited by pharestutt; Jan 30, 2014 at 10:08 AM.
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I followed cajundudes write-up when I removed mine from the top. But link is not working now. But I removed bellhousing first. The two bolts up in the tunnel were tough and it seems I had to use an odd wrench and could only turn like a 1/4 turn at most. It was not easy and it took a while, but it did come out. Good luck with it.
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I have removed the engine from the top.
Lower the cradle 3-4", let the engine drop with it.
I removed the heads and manifold. This gives you more room to work.
The bellhousing will stay in the car.
The hood can stay on-lift from the side.
Lower the cradle 3-4", let the engine drop with it.
I removed the heads and manifold. This gives you more room to work.
The bellhousing will stay in the car.
The hood can stay on-lift from the side.
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The hood and everything is already of this is the only thing im stuck on I wish someone had pics
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I lifted the engine out the front once. You're right the bellhouse bolts are a PITA to get at, but they're accessible. I had access to a 2 post lift, so that made it easier.
I remember from the bottom, you have to blindly reach your hand almost all the way up the bellhousing, like at 300* and 60*, and get those 2 bolts with an OPEN END WRENCH. It takes like 5 minutes per bolt, since you have to do 1/6 turn at a time until its hand loose.
I remember from the bottom, you have to blindly reach your hand almost all the way up the bellhousing, like at 300* and 60*, and get those 2 bolts with an OPEN END WRENCH. It takes like 5 minutes per bolt, since you have to do 1/6 turn at a time until its hand loose.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Much easier that way, remove B/H once engine is removed - MN6 does not have the retainer clamp either like the A4's do so you will not need to worry about that - it should slide right forward! 
Thanks,Matt
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Yeah all you have to do is remove the smaller part of the Torque Tube to the Bell Housing!
Much easier that way, remove B/H once engine is removed - MN6 does not have the retainer clamp either like the A4's do so you will not need to worry about that - it should slide right forward! Thanks,Matt