question about pulling motor out?

[Civib2]

Can I pull my motor out without dropping the tranny? if i just take out all bolts off belll housing would i be able to get shift the motor to get the shaft out of the flywheel and then just lift straight up?

 

[selmerguy]

Can I pull my motor out without dropping the tranny? if i just take out all bolts off belll housing would i be able to get shift the motor to get the shaft out of the flywheel and then just lift straight up?

yes, i did. you have to turn the thing kinda sideways to get it clear.

 

[dr1665]

There are two schools of thought for this one. Seems like its split 50-50 between pulling with or without the tranny. I've done it both ways, and I will tell you that I prefer to not dick with the tranny unless I have to.

Some things you will need to keep in mind:
-remove the crank pulley before you try lifting the engine. You're going to have to get the engine as close as you can to that fender for the flex plate to clear the bellhousing on the other side.
-before you unbolt the bellhousing, get access to the flexplate (through the access panel next to the oil pan), and pull the four bolts that hold it to the clutch assembly.

You will have to move the engine a good inch or so to the left to get that flexplate clear of the bellhousing. Keep in mind that #1 - you don't have to have the engine level when you lift it out (although I would suggest keeping it fairly close thereto) and #2 - pulling an engine isn't turbo-conversion-specific, and would be better posted in the general 2GNT section.

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Thread Moved.

 

[Civib2]

ah great what a relief i hate dealing with trannys in front wheel drive cars. im doing this in my garage so it would be best to not have to deal wiht the tranny so its good to know that i can do it without dropping it out thanks guys. now try your luck over at my problem diagnosis with my rod knocking!

 

[selmerguy]

There are two schools of thought for this one. Seems like its split 50-50 between pulling with or without the tranny. I've done it both ways, and I will tell you that I prefer to not dick with the tranny unless I have to.

Some things you will need to keep in mind:
-remove the crank pulley before you try lifting the engine. You're going to have to get the engine as close as you can to that fender for the flex plate to clear the bellhousing on the other side.
-before you unbolt the bellhousing, get access to the flexplate (through the access panel next to the oil pan), and pull the four bolts that hold it to the clutch assembly.

You will have to move the engine a good inch or so to the left to get that flexplate clear of the bellhousing. Keep in mind that #1 - you don't have to have the engine level when you lift it out (although I would suggest keeping it fairly close thereto) and #2 - pulling an engine isn't turbo-conversion-specific, and would be better posted in the general 2GNT section.

this will probably be the only time i will ever differ from your opinion but when i pulled my motor my crank pulley was stuck. it was not easy but you don't have to take that thing off to get every hing to clear. however, it is a much easier job if you can get that pulley off first.

 

[dr1665]

this will probably be the only time i will ever differ from your opinion but when i pulled my motor my crank pulley was stuck. it was not easy but you don't have to take that thing off to get every hing to clear. however, it is a much easier job if you can get that pulley off first.

It's all good. I have pulled the engine with the AFX UDP installed. Dropped it back in that way too (one of those rush jobs, you know - Three hours out, an hour to repair, two hours back in). Yes, it can be done this way, but the deep gouges in that fender and strut tower afterwards prompted me to pull the engine out again and paint the bay black. Looks tight now.