pulling the engine
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Drifting
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From: V town california
pulling the engine
hows it goin errybody I was just wonderin if there was a write up on how to properly pull my engine, its a 2000 c5 coupe.
also is it possible to change the clutch out with the motor out.
thanks
also is it possible to change the clutch out with the motor out.
thanks
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St. Jude Donor '15
no need to pull the motor..
drop the rear cradle and unbolt the torque tube from the bellhousing basically, can be done in a few hours with the right tools....lemme know if you want more specific details.
drop the rear cradle and unbolt the torque tube from the bellhousing basically, can be done in a few hours with the right tools....lemme know if you want more specific details.
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Drifting
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From: V town california
I need to pull it because I will be fly cutting my pistons to fit the 59cc afr's,
so is there a write up on how to pull it?
since it was already gonna be out I was thinkin I could get the clutch out of the way too
so is there a write up on how to pull it?
since it was already gonna be out I was thinkin I could get the clutch out of the way too
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St. Jude Donor '15
I haven't seen a write up on pulling the engine, although I am looking for one too. Most places with a lift take it out the bottom pretty easily...but I'm guessing you don't have one of those 
The engine bay seems to have plenty of room after you get the AC condensor and radiator out of the way (and hood)...Should be pretty self explanatory from there...unhook anything that's in the way!
The engine bay seems to have plenty of room after you get the AC condensor and radiator out of the way (and hood)...Should be pretty self explanatory from there...unhook anything that's in the way!
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St. Jude Donor '15
yea that shouldn't be a problem with the engine out, read up on the threads about having all the clutch/flywheel stuff balanced. i actually didn't and just bolted it on and all is fine, but not the case for some others. REPLACE THE SLAVE CYLINDER WHILE YOU HAVE IT OUT!!! Everybody else will tell you to get a remote bleeder line also, but I didn't and haven't seen much reason to spend $100 on it.
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You don't need to pull the engine to flycut pistons, just take the heads off. Not that I've ever done it, just seen posts from people who have, over on http://www.ls1tech.com
I *do* need to pull the engine in my C5 though, I'm going to try to finish getting it out on Sunday. I've got it stripped down pretty far. I've got the heads off (which some say isn't necessary, but one was off already anyway), and the alternator, PS pump, water pump, ac compressor. Also got the fans, radiator, and AC condensor out, although some say that's not needed either. Looks really empty in there, I'll snap a pic and post it.
Here's the best thread I found so far. Scroll down and read blackbelt's comments:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
If anyone has a detailed description of what to do, or more pictures, that'd be really cool.
- Miles
I *do* need to pull the engine in my C5 though, I'm going to try to finish getting it out on Sunday. I've got it stripped down pretty far. I've got the heads off (which some say isn't necessary, but one was off already anyway), and the alternator, PS pump, water pump, ac compressor. Also got the fans, radiator, and AC condensor out, although some say that's not needed either. Looks really empty in there, I'll snap a pic and post it.
Here's the best thread I found so far. Scroll down and read blackbelt's comments:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
If anyone has a detailed description of what to do, or more pictures, that'd be really cool.
- Miles
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St. Jude Donor '15
Usually the first time I pull a motor in whatever car I realize after the fact that I removed way more than I needed to in order to get it out. Second time I can usually pull them with almost everything attached, some pics of a removal would be nice!
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Drifting
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You don't need to pull the engine to flycut pistons, just take the heads off. Not that I've ever done it, just seen posts from people who have, over on http://www.ls1tech.com
I *do* need to pull the engine in my C5 though, I'm going to try to finish getting it out on Sunday. I've got it stripped down pretty far. I've got the heads off (which some say isn't necessary, but one was off already anyway), and the alternator, PS pump, water pump, ac compressor. Also got the fans, radiator, and AC condensor out, although some say that's not needed either. Looks really empty in there, I'll snap a pic and post it.
Here's the best thread I found so far. Scroll down and read blackbelt's comments:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
If anyone has a detailed description of what to do, or more pictures, that'd be really cool.
- Miles
I *do* need to pull the engine in my C5 though, I'm going to try to finish getting it out on Sunday. I've got it stripped down pretty far. I've got the heads off (which some say isn't necessary, but one was off already anyway), and the alternator, PS pump, water pump, ac compressor. Also got the fans, radiator, and AC condensor out, although some say that's not needed either. Looks really empty in there, I'll snap a pic and post it.
Here's the best thread I found so far. Scroll down and read blackbelt's comments:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
If anyone has a detailed description of what to do, or more pictures, that'd be really cool.
- Miles
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
Usually the first time I pull a motor in whatever car I realize after the fact that I removed way more than I needed to in order to get it out. Second time I can usually pull them with almost everything attached, some pics of a removal would be nice!
I think I'm gonna take out the steering rack, too, even though it's supposedly not needed. It's right in front of the crank pulley, and besides the power steering lines I already disconnected, it's just two bolts and then the tie-rod ends.
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Remove the hood off the 2000 vert a4
Get the best fender covers full front end
Steering rack has to come out drivers side
Cradle lowered a few inches
A arms removed from frame shocks removed at bottom
Never touched the radiator or fans
AC Lines CONNECTED Compressor removed (hold the Stud ) set it on the side
I removed the heads and stuff on the front
tube stayed in (drive shaft)
Don't forget the rod bolts on the 2000
I used the Katech rod bolts
upgraded oil pump Katech
Jwis chain from Katech
Get the best fender covers full front end
Steering rack has to come out drivers side
Cradle lowered a few inches
A arms removed from frame shocks removed at bottom
Never touched the radiator or fans
AC Lines CONNECTED Compressor removed (hold the Stud ) set it on the side
I removed the heads and stuff on the front
tube stayed in (drive shaft)
Don't forget the rod bolts on the 2000
I used the Katech rod bolts
upgraded oil pump Katech
Jwis chain from Katech
Last edited by blktie8; Jun 18, 2005 at 07:53 AM.