1G Best way to pull engine

[GSLENK]

1gb AWD. Has power steering and AC.

I was thinking:
Pull engine and trans together. unbolt the AC compressor. Unbolt the PS pump. Leave lines attached. pull engine.

OR

Remove/drain AC/PS lines, pick out engine/trans with all accessories attached.

Anyone have a preference? It looks like a tight fit so doing the first method seems like it will scratch the hell out of the engine bay.

 

[donniekak]

I pull the engine and trans together, leaving the ac and ps in the bay with the lines hooked up.

 

[GST with PSI]

I do it the way Donnie says every time. Works great.

Edit: I use a load leveler, which makes the job fast and easy. The trans end of the motor goes in first and comes out last like so:

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[YanDsm]

I don't know the way you will do it but I always removed mine with trans and by dropping it under the car instead lifting it by the top. I find this method easier but that's just me.

 

[pimpy rider]

it would be much easier to do from the bottom, but many of us dont have a lift.
i also use this method. i pull the t case first too.

 

[GST with PSI]

it would be much easier to do from the bottom, but many of us dont have a lift.
i also use this method. i pull the t case first too.

Out of curiosity, how do you get an entire long block back into the car from the underside without a lift?

 

[GSLENK]

Going to Harbor freight. Gonna get the 2 ton lift for $180 (on sale from 300). Has 1 foot more lift than the 1 ton (or is that a waste if the 1 ton is $140?). Plus the leveler. Should keep life pretty easy.

Pulling the AC comp off was easier than I initially though. Looked like one bolt would be a PITA.

And a $50 engine stand. (750 lb, thats enough right?)
or should I spend $15 more and get the 1000lb?

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

Going to Harbor freight. Gonna get the 2 ton lift for $180 (on sale from 300). Has 1 foot more lift than the 1 ton (or is that a waste if the 1 ton is $140?). Plus the leveler. Should keep life pretty easy.

Pulling the AC comp off was easier than I initially though. Looked like one bolt would be a PITA.

And a $50 engine stand. (750 lb, thats enough right?)
or should I spend $15 more and get the 1000lb?

I recommend the fordable cherry picker and engine stand. As Brett said, the leveler is a must. You may need to go to the hardware store for extra chain/bolts to attach the leveler to the engine. Don't forget about using the 20% off coupons as well. Use them for a separate transaction as they will only let you use one at a time. Once you pull the engine, you will need to go back to the hardware store for bolts and washers to mount the engine onto the stand. The washers act like spacers.

 

[GST with PSI]

Going to Harbor freight. Gonna get the 2 ton lift for $180 (on sale from 300). Has 1 foot more lift than the 1 ton (or is that a waste if the 1 ton is $140?). Plus the leveler. Should keep life pretty easy.

Pulling the AC comp off was easier than I initially though. Looked like one bolt would be a PITA.

And a $50 engine stand. (750 lb, thats enough right?)
or should I spend $15 more and get the 1000lb?

I have the 1 ton HF crane, it works great. I've pulled over half a dozen engines with that thing, so I can say from experience it's legit. I also have a few of the cheap $50 engine stands, they work great as well.

 

[GSLENK]

Could I get away with using the transmission bolts? Or are they too long?

I am bolting it on the trans side anyway right (noob I know)?

 

[19gsx91]

I have 3 of those foldable cranes sitting in my garage right now if you weren't so far away I'd GIVE you one just to make room here and help you out.

 

[GSLENK]

I have 3 of those foldable cranes sitting in my garage right now if you weren't so far away I'd GIVE you one just to make room here and help you out.

Ill pay shipping and return HF one later. Probably not worth the hassle though.

 

[19gsx91]

Unfortunately no, the cost to ship that to you is probably more then what you can get one from harbor freight for.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I do mine like donnie and gst. Unbolt the A/C and PS and leave them in the bay. Here is mine i just did last Sunday. Unbolt the alternator too but I take off the waterpump pulleys and the crank pulley to give it clearance. If you do that, loosen the waterpump pulley bolts FIRST! FYI

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[donniekak]

Could I get away with using the transmission bolts? Or are they too long?

I am bolting it on the trans side anyway right (noob I know)?

The trans bolts actually aren't long enough for most stands.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

10mm x 1.25 x 80mm with washers on the top 2 as spacers. At least thats what I am using on my stand right now. Good grade, no cheap bolts.

 

[pimpy rider]

Out of curiosity, how do you get an entire long block back into the car from the underside without a lift?

i have an engine crane! as anybody does. what i meant was a lift as in a car lift. if you had a proper lift like a mechanic shop does, itd be best to drop the engine, lift the car

 

[ThunderChild]

I personally removed and install from the bottom. Put car on jack stands, unhook everything (can unbolt p/s and a/c and set aside, but would be easier to drain and remove completely) and drop engine/trans onto wheeled dolly. Unhook cherry picker, attach to car body with chain and bolts through motor mount holes, lift car, wheel engine/trans out and set car back on stands.
voila

 

[sonicselli]

For the stand you can use your turbo to manifold bolts..

 

[sonicselli]

When I pulled my engine I found that it was pretty easy to remove with the trans connected, when installing I like to install the trans from underneath.

 

[GSLENK]

I pulled it from up top. Had a helper. Was not bad at all. Got free of all the motor mounts, removed the trans bracket for easy clearance. then it was up a few inches at a time, re-level, more inches, careful of the PS and AC, then a few more inches and re-level, it was out. I had alternators/starters/AC comps, that were harder to remove. No voodoo magical way out. Just a heavy ass engine and thats what the crane is for.