Engine removal tips/help?
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3rd Gear
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From: Houston Texas
Engine removal tips/help?
So my buddy hopped in my car the other night and took it to the store. When he returned the engine now has a nasty knock and I need to pull it to determine what exactly has gone wrong. I've been pushing 590HP on stock internals for about 10k miles know and wasn't overly surprised that something broke but think it may be due to the fact that he was beating on the car while motor was cold... Anybody pulled an engine on one of these before? I have access to a lift and would appreciate anybody's tips/suggestions... Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Powell TN
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So my buddy hopped in my car the other night and took it to the store. When he returned the engine now has a nasty knock and I need to pull it to determine what exactly has gone wrong. I've been pushing 590HP on stock internals for about 10k miles know and wasn't overly surprised that something broke but think it may be due to the fact that he was beating on the car while motor was cold... Anybody pulled an engine on one of these before? I have access to a lift and would appreciate anybody's tips/suggestions... Thanks
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3rd Gear
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From: Houston Texas
Engine removal
So you just unbolted the driveshaft from the flywheel and unbolted the motor mounts? Were you able to leave the AC compressor with the car and not lose freon? Thanks for the info!
Melting Slicks
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From: Powell TN
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Also, I removed the power steering line at the top/center of the steering rack. The motor has to come forward almost immediately to slide off of the driveshaft and the balancer hit it.
I want to say again that it is a real tight fit, especially at the top of the cowl, but it will come out. If it wasn't for the extra length of the flywheel/propellor shaft hub, it would be a piece of cake.
I didn't try. The A/C lines were already empty for unrelated reasons, so I just removed the lines from the back of the compressor. If you need to leave yours, you can remove the compressor by removing the three bolts and one nut holding it on.
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I built a box with casters(for ease of mobility) to support the engine, and dropped the car down until the engine met the box, then removed all attachments and raised the car slowly until the drivetrain was down at working height.
Granted, I pulled the whole drivetrain(which is easier than you might think) but you can do just the engine with a box like this.
Le Mans Master
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From: Goodyear Arizona
So my buddy hopped in my car the other night and took it to the store. When he returned the engine now has a nasty knock and I need to pull it to determine what exactly has gone wrong. I've been pushing 590HP on stock internals for about 10k miles know and wasn't overly surprised that something broke but think it may be due to the fact that he was beating on the car while motor was cold... Anybody pulled an engine on one of these before? I have access to a lift and would appreciate anybody's tips/suggestions... Thanks
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From: Taylorsville North Carolina
Just got done pulling mine from the top. A little effort but it will come out. Not sure it would be any quicker coming out the bottom, but maybe easier. Go to Cajundude website for complete howto on pulling from top. Good luck.
PS - You were living on the ragged edge with stock internals, but I would still guilt your friend into donating free labor
PS - You were living on the ragged edge with stock internals, but I would still guilt your friend into donating free labor
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3rd Gear
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From: Houston Texas
He definately will be there for free labor if he likes it or not! I know I'm on the edge and that's the only reason I wasn't overly mad at him for it -plus it's time for some forged stuff and a smaller charger pulley so all in all I'm kinda excited
