engine removal [Merged 7-9]

[bnpimpn]

i was told that to remove the engine out of my car that you have to pull the engine out through the bottom of the car...is this true???? how long does it ussually take to remove and put a different motor in these cars??

 

[brute]

Stupid question, but did you make sure you have all the bolts removed? There's a lot of weird little ones in there that can be easily overlooked. You could also bolt the transmission back to the block and take it out as one piece. This is actually easier, in my opinion.

 

[teamo2t]

All bolts are removed. There is actually a gap all around the bell housing (at least one inch or more). At the bottom you can even see behind the pressure plate. The top is where the problem is. At the top the teeth of the fly wheel are all out but the rest of the clutch assembly is not clearing.

 

[Cs4g63]

You might not have cleared the pinion shaft coming out of the transmission. That is the shaft that goes through the pressureplate into the clutch disc itself.

 

[JohnCIV_Talon]

This might be dumb, but ive heard you have to take it out the bottom.

 

[Mikelb]

Lift the transmission with your hands, it needs to be almost horizontal (not leaning). Then "rock" it off of the flywheel. You will need to drop the transmission from the bottom of the car, though the engine can come out of the top of the bay.

GL

 

[knighteclipse1]

Pictures? And the comment that it was a stupid question should have been left out of this thread. Even if you think it is. We all ask things that can be considered that, but lets just all work to help each other out.

 

[Mikelb]

VFAQ has a write up (this is really on how to do a clutch install, but it details transmission removal also). http://www.vfaq.com/mods/clutch-1G.html

I forgot to mention that you pull the transmission out of the passenger side wheel well, not just straight down.

Oh well, there's the link, enjoy

 

[teamo2t]

Awesome... This is the information I needed! I was looking for a vfaq but I could not find it. Thanks

 

[Mikelb]

You're Welcome

 

[Loki41487]

I'm in the process of swapping out my 1g n/t and I'm up to the point of removal but I'm not sure where to place the chains to lift it out. Any tips? Also if i have to take the trans out, how do I lift it all out as one unit?

 

[Nors]

I wrapped my chains around the trans mount and the firewall mount, then onto the driverside studs of the mount with a nut on top. If your factory lifting points are inplace you can use them. But they rarely are there.

 

[freshlane]

I lifter my trans and motor out by putting one chain on the driver side mount and the other on the mounting location that goes from the TB to the area next to the CAS.

 

[Cs4g63]

Just bolt your chain onto the drivers side using one of the bolts for the motor mount and bolt onto the passenger side by using one of the bolts that bolts the trans to the engine. Good luck with the pull.

 

[Deschamps]

Hey, i'm doing a engine rebuild on my 94 Talon, i was just wondering if its possible to remouve the engine but keeping the tranny in the engine bay. Thanks

 

[Cobrasatellite]

It is possible but its actually easer to pull at once. But I guess thats only if your replacing the axels anyway. I think we had to remove all pullys to do it though.

 

[teamo2t]

I removed just the engine... Tranny is still in the car. We removed the pulleys and power steering just to get more room. Have fun.

 

[dsm91TalonTSi]

well, this is good to know for when i need to replace my clutch, i thought for sure there wasnt enough clearance, or at least that's wot i always heard

 

[218dsm]

I pulled the trans first and then the motor. I tried to pull all at once on my rebuild project and it was a pain. Pull them axles, drop that trans and its much easier.

 

[Cs4g63]

I have done it both ways and it honestly depends on which way you feel like doing it. It is one of those preference things. If you prefer to pull it all at once than that is what you are going to tell everyone is the best way. And if you prefer to pull them seperately than that is what you are going to tell everyone is the best way. Either way you decide to do it just make sure you take your time and remember where everything goes.

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

My friend is a mechanic and is going to help me take my 99gsx engine out. He just wanted to know what major tools he would need,so he can bring them with him,like any 24mm ect
thanks

 

[bling5tatus]

I think a 17 or 15mm will get the motor mounts out. Pretty much everything else is 14, 12, and 10mm.

 

[russgvrs]

Dont forget the 32 mm socket and impact to take the axle hub nuts off

 

[spooln4fun]

Basically an engine hoist, block stand, a set of metric sockets ranging from 5mm to 32 for axle nuts (probably wont use a 5 but most sets start there) probably want a couple 10mm for sure and a good wrench set as well. Good luck with this shouldn't be to bad

 

[Zmann42087]

cherry picker; jack & jack stands; 32mm socket for axle nuts; assorted wrenches, ratchets, and sockets; drip pan (for oil & coolant); and a breaker bar or impact wrench (<-- if you're lucky).

 

[c4uldr0n]

don't forget your favorite beverage, you will go through a couple!