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Aug 7, 2011 | 12:26 AM

#21

ravill

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AAANNNNDD.... it doesn't sound like the OP should be the one messin' with the trouble shooting either.

Aug 7, 2011 | 01:11 AM

#22

JLB768

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I popped the hood the other day, and an old maple seed slid down into the engine compartment. Anyone know how to pull a motor?

Aug 7, 2011 | 01:12 AM

#23

gbgary

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Originally Posted by mcandrew67

so "for some reason" you just had to remove the engine?

note to self..."don't remove the engine." got it!

Aug 7, 2011 | 02:37 AM

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AtHomeSoda

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Ah...

Man... i just took mine out just to wash it... put it back and it starts just fine... Like you have never done that...

Aug 7, 2011 | 02:49 AM

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speedlink

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I removed mine the other day. Had to change the tire, and do an oil change. No wonder dealers charge so much for oi changes.

Wow, this makes laconiajack seem soo good.

Aug 7, 2011 | 03:18 AM

#26

keyplyr

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Tough room

Aug 7, 2011 | 06:46 AM

#27

tanfastic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by firecop90conv

"For some reason had to remove it". What was the reason. No one removes an engine to paint a car. What was wrong with engine BEFORE removal?

yeah, right. body color was changed, how would you paint the engine bay without removing it?

Aug 7, 2011 | 06:50 AM

#28

tanfastic

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Originally Posted by divvichild

Was the interior of the engine bay painted? Something could be improperly ground due to the paint.

seems to be quiet an idea. thanks!

also interlocks and harnesses.

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Aug 7, 2011 | 06:53 AM

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tanfastic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by speedlink

I removed mine the other day. Had to change the tire, and do an oil change. No wonder dealers charge so much for oi changes.

Wow, this makes laconiajack seem soo good.

wtf? a contest of smartasses takes place somewhere?

Aug 7, 2011 | 07:03 AM

#30

turbod

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You want help then how about giving us more than a "one liner" explaination about the engine work.

Details will help us help you.

Who did the work?
Why did the engine come out (details)
What year vehicle, model?
Do other electronics work?
More details, better help!

Aug 7, 2011 | 08:08 AM

#31

RobVette

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Originally Posted by tanfastic

yeah, right. body color was changed, how would you paint the engine bay without removing it?

That was a dumb idea to removed the engine

Aug 7, 2011 | 08:52 AM

#32

z51vett

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Has the poster managed to start it yet if so what was the problem?
z51vett

Aug 7, 2011 | 09:26 AM

#33

johnodrake

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Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE

Out of gas.

Only my grandson would do that.....

Aug 7, 2011 | 11:15 AM

#34

R&L's C6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tanfastic

yeah, right. body color was changed, how would you paint the engine bay without removing it?

Um, the engine bay is black unpainted plastic/fiberglass in all our cars...

Aug 7, 2011 | 11:40 AM

#35

gee350z1

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Originally Posted by R&L's C6

Um, the engine bay is black unpainted plastic/fiberglass in all our cars...

Yeah but i belive he opted to paint his. This guy needs help, less smart *** remarks and more helpful sugggestions would be cool. I dont know much about engine removal but i know alot of you guys on here do, so please chime in and help this guy out.

Aug 7, 2011 | 11:43 AM

#36

EDinPA

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Originally Posted by gee350z1

Then he would have had to pull out EVERYTHING. And that narrows the problem down to ANYTHING. Or any possible combination of things. Good luck fixing that.

Aug 7, 2011 | 11:58 AM

#37

pcguy2u

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Originally Posted by gee350z1

The real issue at this point seems to be a lack of participation??? I mean where is the OP or did I miss something again?

Aug 7, 2011 | 12:05 PM

#38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gbgary

note to self..."don't remove the engine." got it!

Still laughing. I mean - I HAVE to write things down.

Aug 7, 2011 | 12:53 PM

#39

Rocketmanwpb

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I believe in order to remove the engine from the car the whole drive-train-suspension system must be separated from the chassis, the opposite of the installation at the factory. When the clutch in my C5 was replaced; every thing south of the flywheel had to come off.