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Engine Removal
Wanted to post here since I think the F/I guys have pulled a lot more motors than the N/A folks.
Anyway, the service manual says you can drop the motor from the bottom with the sub frame still attached. Of course this is how the front end is assembled at the factory anyway. I also noticed that when you pull the rad support the front of the car turns into one gaping hole. I have access to a lift on base but transport of the car would be a hassle.
So, would it be possible to drop the engine from the bottom while on jack stands using a hydraulic cart and pull the whole assembly out from the front of the car? Or, would I absolutely need a lift to go this route??
Anyway, the service manual says you can drop the motor from the bottom with the sub frame still attached. Of course this is how the front end is assembled at the factory anyway. I also noticed that when you pull the rad support the front of the car turns into one gaping hole. I have access to a lift on base but transport of the car would be a hassle.
So, would it be possible to drop the engine from the bottom while on jack stands using a hydraulic cart and pull the whole assembly out from the front of the car? Or, would I absolutely need a lift to go this route??
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I found it easy to pull it with the tranny from the front end. I know of a shop that drops it out the bottom and they told me I would never get it back in through the front. It was pretty much cake. Ill be another one in a couple weeks and out the front Ill go.
I put the car up on stands and grab the motor with a lift and just pull it out.
I put the car up on stands and grab the motor with a lift and just pull it out.
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Originally Posted by G352NV
I found it easy to pull it with the tranny from the front end. I know of a shop that drops it out the bottom and they told me I would never get it back in through the front. It was pretty much cake. Ill be another one in a couple weeks and out the front Ill go.
I put the car up on stands and grab the motor with a lift and just pull it out.
I put the car up on stands and grab the motor with a lift and just pull it out.
Thanks bro!!! That's EXACTLY what I was looking for. I was just wondering whether or not the headers would clear without banging the sides. What's your typical "pull" time form start to finish doing it this way, minus the beer breaks of course ??
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Took a friend and I about a hour in and out once the front support was off. Headers will clear, I used rags between the bay and them so I wouldnt get scratches. Also when you dissconect the ECU harness just pull it up through the firewall so it can come out with the motor. We also made a bracket to mount on the IM spot so we could pull the motor straight up and out.
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Originally Posted by G352NV
Took a friend and I about a hour in and out once the front support was off. Headers will clear, I used rags between the bay and them so I wouldnt get scratches. Also when you dissconect the ECU harness just pull it up through the firewall so it can come out with the motor. We also made a bracket to mount on the IM spot so we could pull the motor straight up and out.
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Originally Posted by atlsupdawg#2
Wanted to post here since I think the F/I guys have pulled a lot more motors than the N/A folks.
Anyway, the service manual says you can drop the motor from the bottom with the sub frame still attached. Of course this is how the front end is assembled at the factory anyway. I also noticed that when you pull the rad support the front of the car turns into one gaping hole. I have access to a lift on base but transport of the car would be a hassle.
So, would it be possible to drop the engine from the bottom while on jack stands using a hydraulic cart and pull the whole assembly out from the front of the car? Or, would I absolutely need a lift to go this route??
Anyway, the service manual says you can drop the motor from the bottom with the sub frame still attached. Of course this is how the front end is assembled at the factory anyway. I also noticed that when you pull the rad support the front of the car turns into one gaping hole. I have access to a lift on base but transport of the car would be a hassle.
So, would it be possible to drop the engine from the bottom while on jack stands using a hydraulic cart and pull the whole assembly out from the front of the car? Or, would I absolutely need a lift to go this route??
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w/e i know its old but im trying to do the same. I wanted to know if there is a separation between the upper and lower harness(Transmission harness) because when i sawped motors in my S14 there was a clip for the lower harness separate from the upper harness. but on the Z it doesnt seem that way. How did you guys deal with the tiwreing?
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