cturok7
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- Jun 14, 2005
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Greer,
South Carolina
So guys it's about time to get my DSM towed to my new house. I am about to do something that I've never done before - pull my first engine.
My 91 AWD 5spd Talon sits just 5 miles away from my current position at another fellow DSMer's house. He has not been responding lately so I've decided, since I have rented this house with it's 1 car garage, to tow the car here. Most of the engine accessories have been taken out. I basically only need to loosen the motor mounts and I finished with pulling the engine successfully. I have a second vehicle that is reliable so I'm fine as far as transportation. This new project will be a time in my life where I will: have to buy quality tools like a compressor, a quality ratchet set, wrenches...pretty much the whole sh'bang.
I have posted in the newbie forum for some of my former posts. I did not think it appropriate to get newbs advice since I have learned so much by tearing the car down, getting advice from you guys, and doing a lot of research, and the VFAQ.
Basically, I have a LONG way to go. I know this. This project may last from 1-2 years to get the car running again. It's a bit overwhelming actually, but I really would like to accomplish this. Simply put, DSMs were ahead of their time when they came out. There's really no need for swapping a 4G63 engine, like a 240 or a honda b engine. They are race engines to begin with. I need advice with 2 things:
1. The bolts that connect the actual wheel to through the brake disc behind the caliper are out. In this case, it is difficult to get the wheels back on to get it onto a flat bed. I don't want my DSM being killed on the way to the house.
2. If you had a one car garage would you face the car towards the inside or the outside. This is with the engine pull in mind. My drive way has a very slight declined towards the road. I will most likely have the car on jacks.
I appreciate the support guys and girls. I am confident that I will receive it.
Chris.Torok
My 91 AWD 5spd Talon sits just 5 miles away from my current position at another fellow DSMer's house. He has not been responding lately so I've decided, since I have rented this house with it's 1 car garage, to tow the car here. Most of the engine accessories have been taken out. I basically only need to loosen the motor mounts and I finished with pulling the engine successfully. I have a second vehicle that is reliable so I'm fine as far as transportation. This new project will be a time in my life where I will: have to buy quality tools like a compressor, a quality ratchet set, wrenches...pretty much the whole sh'bang.
I have posted in the newbie forum for some of my former posts. I did not think it appropriate to get newbs advice since I have learned so much by tearing the car down, getting advice from you guys, and doing a lot of research, and the VFAQ.
Basically, I have a LONG way to go. I know this. This project may last from 1-2 years to get the car running again. It's a bit overwhelming actually, but I really would like to accomplish this. Simply put, DSMs were ahead of their time when they came out. There's really no need for swapping a 4G63 engine, like a 240 or a honda b engine. They are race engines to begin with. I need advice with 2 things:
1. The bolts that connect the actual wheel to through the brake disc behind the caliper are out. In this case, it is difficult to get the wheels back on to get it onto a flat bed. I don't want my DSM being killed on the way to the house.
2. If you had a one car garage would you face the car towards the inside or the outside. This is with the engine pull in mind. My drive way has a very slight declined towards the road. I will most likely have the car on jacks.
I appreciate the support guys and girls. I am confident that I will receive it.
Chris.Torok
