cant pull motor out

[dsm2race]

im trying to leave trannu in car since its a awd i just cant seem to get it out any tips on what to do am i forgetting something it just feels as if it doesnt come apart need help!

 

[kidtsi]

im trying to leave trannu in car since its a awd i just cant seem to get it out any tips on what to do am i forgetting something it just feels as if it doesnt come apart need help!

You need to drop the tranny or take it out with the motor, in a 2g there is no space to separte the motor from the tranny on the car.

 

[chaggard27]

It is by far a lot easier to pull the tranny with the engine...but if you must then you will need to take off the crank pulley and also the bolt that holds on the timing belt sprocket. This will give you just enough room to squeeze it out. Then all you have to do is get the lift on the timing belt side of the engine and hoist it up from there so that it will pull that side up and out of the way enough to get it unhooked. You will need to also undo all the mounts except for the tranny mount so that the tranny can move up or jack it up from underneath to make the angle easier...I have done it this way and it came right out but it sure took a long time to figure it out so I just saved you like 4 hours . If you have more questions then just PM me and I can take pics or what not to help you out

 

[Eeeeky]

Also, it will save you two hours of fighting, if you remove the transfer case! Guess how i found that out! Make sure you remove the transfer case man!

 

[chaggard27]

Oh yeah I forgot that part. Yes remove the transfer case as well as the other that I said...and also the power steering pump and alternator if you havent already...also just to tell you....now that I have pulled a motor without the tranny I will NEVER do it again

 

[dsm2race]

yeah i dont think ill ever do it like this again anyways walked away from it for today still not out!!

 

[98DiamondStar]

Just take your time, Keep a level head, and think about what you need to do before you do it. A buddy and I tried pulling his motor in one night as well, worked from midnight - 8 a.m. couldn't get the transfer case to separate. Long story short, i went back to the car after i'de woken up from my nap, and it took me 5 minutes to just pull it all together. Kind of a :slapforhead: moment, because we were trying to rush it the wrong way. You'll get it man don't give up.

 

[dsm2race]

well i finally got it out but man what a pain not sure if i will just pull the tranny now cant imagine if its going to be as hard to put it back in

i like how easy this guy makes it look
YouTube - 97 eclipse gsx dsm turbo

 

[camron_m]

damn i wish i found this post last night i spent a good 3 or 4 hours trying to figure that same thing out.

 

[Indian]

Also, spend the extra cash and buy a load leveler. It makes pulling,and dropping the engine so much easier.

 

[crash89]

When I pull mine just just lower the engine and trans to the ground, unbolt the trans from the block then pull the motor out the top.. Can have a motor out in like half an hour!

 

[crazyboy81]

When I pull mine just just lower the engine and trans to the ground, unbolt the trans from the block then pull the motor out the top.. Can have a motor out in like half an hour!

So...unbolt, lower, unbolt tranny, pull engine.
Drop engine, bolt tranny, lift, bolt? That's simple enough

 

[crash89]

^^ right! But youll either have to take the downpipe off or just take the rubber things off so itll sag to the ground.. And have to pull the xcase for AWDs.