yeti
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Going to be pulling motor tommarow, just wondering whats more common.
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pull engine with or without tranny?
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5OF2k
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with. Still dont have a service manual, do you?
DR1665
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Pull engine WITH tranny. Stabbing the trans is a PITA, but I have to think it's much easier when you don't have to get everything lined up mid-air.
And everyone here has a FSM. It's hosted under the Library link at the top of every page.
And everyone here has a FSM. It's hosted under the Library link at the top of every page.
mitsuturbo
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I've always dropped the transmission out the bottom, and pulled the engine out the top. Installation has been reverse of removal.
It's just easier for me to get the mounts and such lined up (and not snag on anything) when there's less to deal with at once.
It's just easier for me to get the mounts and such lined up (and not snag on anything) when there's less to deal with at once.
5OF2k
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^I've never done it like that, I've always dropped both right out of the bottom.... Then again, I have lifts and all of the other tools to make that my easiest option. I'd still tend to think taking it out together would be the best bet..... I dunno, call me crazy...
-Jake
-Jake
yeti
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^HAH i wish..
I will be pulling together since it took me two days to get the tranny back on under my camaro(only about a foot and a half of the ground, if that)
And i have the part in the manual for the engine in print but rest is online
Also how should i tie the engine up,intake and exhaust?
I will be pulling together since it took me two days to get the tranny back on under my camaro(only about a foot and a half of the ground, if that)
And i have the part in the manual for the engine in print but rest is online
Also how should i tie the engine up,intake and exhaust?
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mitsuturbo
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Quoting 5OF2k:
^I've never done it like that, I've always dropped both right out of the bottom.... Then again, I have lifts and all of the other tools to make that my easiest option.
-Jake
This is the only way to go if you have a lift available, and is how i've done every car when i worked as a tech at various different places (including the mitsu dealership).
^I've never done it like that, I've always dropped both right out of the bottom.... Then again, I have lifts and all of the other tools to make that my easiest option.
-Jake
This is the only way to go if you have a lift available, and is how i've done every car when i worked as a tech at various different places (including the mitsu dealership).
mitsuturbo
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Quoting yeti:
^HAH i wish..
I will be pulling together since it took me two days to get the tranny back on under my camaro(only about a foot and a half of the ground, if that)
And i have the part in the manual for the engine in print but rest is online
Also how should i tie the engine up,intake and exhaust?
What do you mean "tie the engine up" ?
There are standard lift points on the engine for removing the entire assembly. If you're lacking the one on the exhaust manifold, or do not wish to use it, it's common practice to use the bolts on the large L bracket engine mount as a lift point (above the PS pump). Just bolt down one end of the chain there, and the other end to the bracket between the head and throttle body/intake mani.
In my experience, if you're going to tear the whole engine down, it's easiest to just take the head and manifolds off together, first thing, while it's still all bolted into the vehicle. That way you can just use old head bolts to lift the assembly out.
^HAH i wish..
I will be pulling together since it took me two days to get the tranny back on under my camaro(only about a foot and a half of the ground, if that)
And i have the part in the manual for the engine in print but rest is online
Also how should i tie the engine up,intake and exhaust?
What do you mean "tie the engine up" ?
There are standard lift points on the engine for removing the entire assembly. If you're lacking the one on the exhaust manifold, or do not wish to use it, it's common practice to use the bolts on the large L bracket engine mount as a lift point (above the PS pump). Just bolt down one end of the chain there, and the other end to the bracket between the head and throttle body/intake mani.
In my experience, if you're going to tear the whole engine down, it's easiest to just take the head and manifolds off together, first thing, while it's still all bolted into the vehicle. That way you can just use old head bolts to lift the assembly out.
yeti
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Now thats another thought.
Everything is done, only thing left are mounts i will take the head off then pull the engine.
Everything is done, only thing left are mounts i will take the head off then pull the engine.
yeti
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Was just thinking about it i was planning on holding cam sprockets and breaking crank/oil pump sprocket off..
So kinda dont know if i should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
And my plan is to pull this motor and build the fresh rotating assembly/fresh head (but have to assemble the valvetrain first) then drop that back in the car ALL TOMARROW...wish me luck /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif
So kinda dont know if i should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
And my plan is to pull this motor and build the fresh rotating assembly/fresh head (but have to assemble the valvetrain first) then drop that back in the car ALL TOMARROW...wish me luck /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif
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HHIVR4
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You can do either way..With trans attached youll have to angle the trans lower than the engine for clearance.If your take the trans off its a straight up simple drop in..Then you can do a Polish spec trans install which takes 5 minutes.
mitsuturbo
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Quoting yeti:
Was just thinking about it i was planning on holding cam sprockets and breaking crank/oil pump sprocket off..
So kinda dont know if i should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
I just use an impact gun. I've done it without one, and it's kind of a PITA. I put something in between the crank counterweights and the block, then use a breaker bar to get flywheel and pulley bolts loose.
Was just thinking about it i was planning on holding cam sprockets and breaking crank/oil pump sprocket off..
So kinda dont know if i should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
I just use an impact gun. I've done it without one, and it's kind of a PITA. I put something in between the crank counterweights and the block, then use a breaker bar to get flywheel and pulley bolts loose.
yeti
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Whats polish spec?
And i busted it free using the vents in my flywheel...
And i busted it free using the vents in my flywheel...
Vr4junkie
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Quoting mitsuturbo:
Quoting yeti:
Was just thinking about it i was planning on holding cam sprockets and breaking crank/oil pump sprocket off..
So kinda dont know if I should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
I just use an impact gun. I've done it without one, and it's kind of a PITA. I put something in between the crank counterweights and the block, then use a breaker bar to get flywheel and pulley bolts loose.
Yea used to have the same problem its kind of a pain without a impact gun you should invest in one of theses there like 30 to 40 bucks at harbor and work great I break fly wheel bolts,crank pulley bolts with out a problem
Quoting yeti:
Was just thinking about it i was planning on holding cam sprockets and breaking crank/oil pump sprocket off..
So kinda dont know if I should take head off.
Is that my best bet on breaking those free,or would there be another way with the head off.
I just use an impact gun. I've done it without one, and it's kind of a PITA. I put something in between the crank counterweights and the block, then use a breaker bar to get flywheel and pulley bolts loose.
Yea used to have the same problem its kind of a pain without a impact gun you should invest in one of theses there like 30 to 40 bucks at harbor and work great I break fly wheel bolts,crank pulley bolts with out a problem
