How to remove engine from the bottom
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mooresville NC
How to remove engine from the bottom
Hey all, I finally got around to pulling the engine out of my project c5 this weekend (it had a bottom end knock). Anyway I searched for a while and did not come across any how-to's for pulling it out of the bottom, so I wrote one up and took some pics during my removal.
Hope it can help someone!!
C5 Engine Removal From Beneath
Hope it can help someone!!
C5 Engine Removal From Beneath
Race Director
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From: SoCal Twin Turbo, Any Questions?
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I'm going to try this this weekend probably, but without a lift. Sounds like fun huh? Any ideas on how to take the whole drive train out at once? Besides unscrewing the tunnel plate and unbolting the rear cross member? Wish me luck 
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Drifting
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From: Littleton Colorado
The whole job can be done with a couple of jacks and some heavy duty jack stands. You will need to get the front end around 24 inches off the ground to roll the engine and cross member out. The rear does not have to be quite so high. Dropping both at the same time is actually easier to balance and control, IMO Also, putting it back in this way is easier to attach the drive line and clutch.
Very important, get a digital camera and take a few photos of everything before you take it apart. It will help you to remember how lines and wires were routed, miss routing something could cause problems latter, like melting a wiring harness.
Its not a bad job, just long and a lot of steps. Do not try and cut corners!
Matt
