Pulling the Motor Today
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Drifting
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From: NJ
Pulling the Motor Today
I'm in the process of attempting to yank the motor out of the C6. I'm in my garage with no lift. SpinMonster has been kind enough to give me a bunch of pointers from his experiences with a swap. You guys have any words of wisdom? I'm planning on unbolting the drive line then supporting the block with my hoist. Then I'm going to drop the K-member and see if I can get it out. If y'all have any "hey, watch out for these" please pass them my way.
I know you are going to ask... I broke a roller off one of the lifters which jammed up the cam and caused the timing chain to jump and whack a bunch of valves on a bunch of pistons. So, I'm putting a 402 in it with a big nasty cam.
I know you are going to ask... I broke a roller off one of the lifters which jammed up the cam and caused the timing chain to jump and whack a bunch of valves on a bunch of pistons. So, I'm putting a 402 in it with a big nasty cam.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Originally Posted by AintQik
Nah, I had a cam and heads in the car. Besides I wouldn't want a stock engine anyway... I just have a warantee for the electrical stuff.
Good luck !
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Wow, a guy on the tech boards that actually mods instead of whinning about warranties!!
Good luck with the swap and give me a call if you need anything.
Good luck with the swap and give me a call if you need anything.
Last edited by SpinMonster; Mar 6, 2006 at 07:16 AM.
Drifting
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From: Ft. Liquordale Florida
Originally Posted by SpinMonster
Wow, a guy on the tech boards that actually mods instead of whinning about warranties!!
Good luck with the swap and give me a call if you need anything.
Good luck with the swap and give me a call if you need anything.
Heh heh...
Most of us (I hope) are smart enough to know that once we get "into" the motor, it makes little sense to try and get the General to warranty motor "issues". I too am seeking an extended warranty plan to cover electrical, A/C, and the like.
Too many damn computers in this thing to NOT have a warranty. I'm buying the Magnuson drivetrain extended warranty to cover the motor back. I'll probably end up with the GMPP to cover everything else.
Good luck on your new build. Hate to have to pull a motor without a lift and full shop-worth of support...
Rick
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From: Amboy WA.
Extended Drive Train Warranty
Originally Posted by SickRick
Heh heh...
Most of us (I hope) are smart enough to know that once we get "into" the motor, it makes little sense to try and get the General to warranty motor "issues". I too am seeking an extended warranty plan to cover electrical, A/C, and the like.
Too many damn computers in this thing to NOT have a warranty. I'm buying the Magnuson drivetrain extended warranty to cover the motor back. I'll probably end up with the GMPP to cover everything else.
Good luck on your new build. Hate to have to pull a motor without a lift and full shop-worth of support...
Rick
Most of us (I hope) are smart enough to know that once we get "into" the motor, it makes little sense to try and get the General to warranty motor "issues". I too am seeking an extended warranty plan to cover electrical, A/C, and the like.
Too many damn computers in this thing to NOT have a warranty. I'm buying the Magnuson drivetrain extended warranty to cover the motor back. I'll probably end up with the GMPP to cover everything else.
Good luck on your new build. Hate to have to pull a motor without a lift and full shop-worth of support...
Rick
Thanks in advance for your help.
Tom