2G 6 bolt swap clearance ?

[91dsm]

Just finished dropping in my 6 bolt swap and I am trying to swap my 1g power steering pump with a 2g pump (something I forgot to do while the engine was out). For some reason I have almost no clearance between the timing side of my engine and the frame rail. So little that I cant even pull any of the belts out. Is this typical for a 6 bolt 2g swap or is something wrong here ? I really dont want to drop the engine or lift it to change it.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Normally have to turn them sideways to slip by the water pump pulley and to remove the a/c belt but they should come out. The a/c belt may need the engine slightly lifted if your having trouble with it. All should be able to be removed without pulling the engine. Remove the front mount at most.

 

[rabenne]

They will be pretty tight in there. As @MJcanada pointed out, it is typical to have to turn the belt 90 degrees, and push it between the pulley and the frame rail.

 

[91dsm]

Thanks guys. This is what I'm dealing with now. I can't get the water pump pulley out. I guess I'm going to have to loosen the mounts. I didn't have to do anything like this with my 7 bolt 2g.

 

[19Eclipse90]

If the mounts are original, they should have enough slop in them to allow the engine to be lifted without loosening any of the mounts to do what you need to do. If they are aftermarket (solid or urethane) mounts, it may be a different story.