Engine removal HELP
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Instructor
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Engine removal HELP
I have a 2001 vette and need to pull the motor. I have searched threads but not found what I need. I plan to drop the drive train from the bottom my question is what in the engine and front need to be disconnected ? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Drifting
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Your best bet is to take it slow and just disconnect things as you see fit. Some of the obvious things would be grounds, wire harness, power steering lines, fuel line, brake lines, battery lead to starter and alternator, and clutch line/at cooler lines depending on your transmission.
Melting Slicks
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Here is a link to a how to that I used when i pulled my 2001 engine:
http://web.archive.org/web/201012091...engineswap.htm
Good luck with your job.
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OK I am most concerned with the AC compressor, does the AC system have to be discharged or just remove the compressor from the engine?
Thanks for all of the input, I now how zip lock bags, a sharpie and lots of tags and zip ties to mark connections
Also I have considered buying the online Haynes service manual online, would this be any help or a waste of money?
Thanks for all of the input, I now how zip lock bags, a sharpie and lots of tags and zip ties to mark connections
Also I have considered buying the online Haynes service manual online, would this be any help or a waste of money?
Last edited by bamavette11; Sep 28, 2016 at 07:44 PM.
Melting Slicks
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When I removed my engine I unbolted the A/C compressor from the bracket and wired it to the frame. It hung there till the motor was put back into the car with no problems.
Get the factory manuals they are a life savor IMHO.
Get the factory manuals they are a life savor IMHO.
Last edited by zachaeous; Sep 28, 2016 at 09:02 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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OK I am most concerned with the AC compressor, does the AC system have to be discharged or just remove the compressor from the engine?
Thanks for all of the input, I now how zip lock bags, a sharpie and lots of tags and zip ties to mark connections
Also I have considered buying the online Haynes service manual online, would this be any help or a waste of money?
Thanks for all of the input, I now how zip lock bags, a sharpie and lots of tags and zip ties to mark connections
Also I have considered buying the online Haynes service manual online, would this be any help or a waste of money?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,138
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From: Port St Lucie Florida
Here is a link to a how to that I used when i pulled my 2001 engine:
http://web.archive.org/web/201012091...engineswap.htm
Good luck with your job.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: USA
There is a special procedure when removing and installing the torque tube on the A4. It is found in the Factory service manuals.