Raising Engine

[ScreamSalvation]

Well guys,

Been straightening things out on my Eclipse. Some who have read my previous post and some may not have. Here is a quick run down.

Bought a 98 GST for a good price, P.O. had a 6 bolt dropped in it and several mods. Well he told me he had the water pump changed out right before I bought the car. After dealing with a leaky radiator and a heater hose that was not fully clamped on and spewing coolant I have a new problem.

It seems I am leaking on the belt side of the engine, already stuck my hand at the water pipe and water pump connection o ring and didn't feel any moisture so that leaves me to believe it is at the water pump and gasket. Everything seems to be flowing fine so I am hoping that the PO or whoever just didn't torque a bolt down enough and that is where the leak is coming from. Car has been run everyday for 2 weeks now and just developed this problem yesterday.

Top timing belt cover came off no problem, trying to find the bolts for the center

My question is, if I use a floor jack to support the engine and remove the engine mount as is needed, how far can I jack up the engine without damaging anything? 4 inches? more? less? Remember I am used to working on old muscle so the FWD sorta bothers me a little on raising one side of the engine.

 

[RoasT BeeF]

It doesnt move too much. Probably around 4-5 inches. You will begin to feel resistance on the way up when you know you have gone about as far as you can go. Make sure to use a block of wood between the jack and the pan.

 

[ScreamSalvation]

Thanks for the quick reply. Hopefully I can out there one afternoon after work and try and get this taken care of. Sometimes it sucks having big hands though and trying to get them down in that engine bay, .

 

[RoasT BeeF]

Yes it does. 1/4" Craftsman ratchet became my friend.

 

[DSM1G90]

1/4" Craftsman ratchet became my friend.

...and with a good variety of extensions to fit that Craftsman...