C5 Powertrain Removal
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Honestly i really dont know 😂 Something my father told me to do a long time ago and ive done it since. Probably doesnt matter much considering my full name is on here and id assume you probably couldnt even get that from a tag number.
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I'm getting ready to do this possibly, as I am working on an 03 vert that needs an oil pan gasket and trans repair. I was curious about the transverse spring compressor. Do you really need it? It does'nt look like it was used in the photos. Or is it needed when taking the engine off the crossmember?
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I'm getting ready to do this possibly, as I am working on an 03 vert that needs an oil pan gasket and trans repair. I was curious about the transverse spring compressor. Do you really need it? It does'nt look like it was used in the photos. Or is it needed when taking the engine off the crossmember?
I havent dropped the motor yet but dont think you will need it for the front or the rear. And from looking at it i dont think it would be necessary for removing the motor from the k either. Droping the rear and tt out was pretty straight forward just take your time! GLThis is the write up i used to remove tt and trans, very helpful: http://redshift.homestead.com/files/...ch_install.pdf
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I'm getting ready to do this possibly, as I am working on an 03 vert that needs an oil pan gasket and trans repair. I was curious about the transverse spring compressor. Do you really need it? It does'nt look like it was used in the photos. Or is it needed when taking the engine off the crossmember?
Once the trans and torque tube are out the engine will come out the top. You can pull the engine out the top 1st but you have have to be a bit more careful. I have done both, never used a transverse spring compressor.
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