opening the engine "oilpan"
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Burning Brakes
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opening the engine "oilpan"
hi
i was wondering can i get to the rods and pistons whith out taking the front bit away ,
it looks like it here on ths pic but i´m not sure if it´s enouch to get all the way up... to the rods
was tol i needed to take the bit down first
bazei
i was wondering can i get to the rods and pistons whith out taking the front bit away ,
it looks like it here on ths pic but i´m not sure if it´s enouch to get all the way up... to the rods
was tol i needed to take the bit down first
bazei
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St. Jude Donor '15
perhaps you should tell us what you're trying to accomplish?
if you're just trying to change out rod bolts or something then yes, you can pull the oil pan from the bottom and change them out. if you're trying to pull the pistons then well, i'm not sure. i know with some of the v6 cars i've worked on you couldn't them out from underneath..but i'm not sure on these
if you're just trying to change out rod bolts or something then yes, you can pull the oil pan from the bottom and change them out. if you're trying to pull the pistons then well, i'm not sure. i know with some of the v6 cars i've worked on you couldn't them out from underneath..but i'm not sure on these
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kopavogur in Iceland
perhaps you should tell us what you're trying to accomplish?
if you're just trying to change out rod bolts or something then yes, you can pull the oil pan from the bottom and change them out. if you're trying to pull the pistons then well, i'm not sure. i know with some of the v6 cars i've worked on you couldn't them out from underneath..but i'm not sure on these
if you're just trying to change out rod bolts or something then yes, you can pull the oil pan from the bottom and change them out. if you're trying to pull the pistons then well, i'm not sure. i know with some of the v6 cars i've worked on you couldn't them out from underneath..but i'm not sure on these
but the question is, do i need to take bit or (the rack) or what it´s called down, or can just take the pan under there
baezi
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You will need to drop the cradle to lower the entire oil pan. The lower pan will not expose the crank at all. After the oil pan you will need to take off the windage tray. You are better off removing the entire short block.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kopavogur in Iceland
I thought so....
i´ll lower the cradle down, so i can open it all up, but i´m gona change out the parts whith the engine in the car.... less job....
i´m doing this in my garage whith no carlift...
thanks
baezi
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After you lower the cradle the engine will come out pretty quick. I'll bet it will be more work trying to get the pistons out with the shortblock in. I have had my motor out three times without a lift.
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