my engine/trans removal experience

[Super Sport]

I would like to share my comments of removing the motor and trans out of a 92 Eclipse.
Basically it was straight forward. I have done several rwd stuff , not so much fwd stuff.
I have only been on this board a short time, but have read so much, both good info and what I would say are post counters BS.

Anyhow, The two things that cost me time that I feel may be benificial are, the exhaust "J" pipe.
Simple, remove two nuts off the studs and the pipe should drop. sure it has been sealed w many heat cycles. I couldn't get it to break loose. Hammer, penetrating oil, and heat wouldn't break it loose. DUH, there is a clamp that goes around the pipe w a tab that is attached to a bracket that goes to the block.

The other thing was I tried to leave the tranny bracket attached. I removed it and the trans didn't get hung up.

Hope this helps someone.

 

[manifestmessiah]

When you say "exhaust j-pipe" are you referring to the down pipe?
I remember the first time I pulled the engine and tranny out of my tsi awd. Fun...not really haha.

We should try and put together as many "d-oh" moments as we can to help new-comers. My tip is:
You should have someone there with experience pulling a dsm engine one your first attempt. The first time I pulled mine it took me a little over 5 hours from getting it out to back in. Second time I had my
experienced friend and it took maybe 2 hours. Also...the turbo can stay attached, just disconnect
the j-pipe hahaha...first time I ever worked on a car, what can I say?

 

[michael102691]

If you have a torch handy, heat the bolt that you cant get loose, heat will make it expand and will break loose right away.