Hello folks in Austin!
I am hopeful some one with more experience than I could help lend a hand or two to help me reinstall my engine and transaxle.
I originally hired a mechanic to do the rebuild, but after 2 months, he quit on me. After he completely disassembled the engine into 1000 pieces. Found FAT performance and they are doing the rebuild. Engine should be coming back soon to Austin and I am in need of some knowledge on re-installing the engine. If anyone out there can help, I would be most appreciative.
Thanks
Doug
Reinstalling is pretty easy. Even I have done it. Move the engine into place and start hooking thinks up until there's no more loose stuff.
Make sure your gas tank is clean and the gas lines are good.
I used this as a guide:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_engine_drop/914_engine_drop.htm
Simply reverse the process to install.
I will admit, it was nice having a hand putting it back in, especially guiding the side tin through the suspension ears.
It can be done by yourself. Mostly a balancing act but because the transmission is premounted to the engine there are no splines to line up. Just take it slow and if you do get an extra pair of hands it will be a cinch.
John
My advise is to get two pieces of threaded rod (about 12 inches) to attach the engine bar to the front mounts. This will allow you to tip the whole assy to clear the suspension ears. This will obviously take longer.
Good luck it is not that hard
David
When you start raising the engine package into place, slip 2 license plates in between the engine tin and the shelve down far enough to cover the rear control arm nuts. This will help prevent the tin from getting hung up and getting bent.
This is one of those things that sounds and appears more daunting than the reality.
Get the 914's ass in the air, get the motor under it...start hooking things up...raise the engine into position. It's honestly about that easy. There will be some do-dads to hook up after it's bolted to the chassis, but it's honestly not all that tough. Like wndsnd said...it's kind of a balancing act. There are many jackstands involved, so make sure you keep them out of the way so you're free to move things around.
My first one took about 3hrs. I've only done it 3-4 times, but I'll bet I could do it in 90min. There are guys here that could probably do it in 20min.
I'll be in Austin around the first for a few days,,,, I can give a few tips????? Or drink a beer or two!!!!
Greg
Go for it. When and if you get stuck, post your ???'s here. One at a time. If it takes 50 pages, so be it. We'll get you there step by step. It's what we do.
I might be able to help. Depends when. I'm in south Austin. Keep me posted.
There has to be more people in Austin.
Did you check with Restoration Design? I didn't see it on their website, but it says they have more things that they don't list
Motorcycle jack.... Very helpful when you're short handed.
1 - if the engine mount on the pass side is in need of repair, then it is likely that the damage is far worse than meets the eye.
2 - If this is a complete engine rebuild (new cam lifters, etc) then you should be worrying more about the engine breakin procecdure than worrying about the install.
Is your cam new and have you read up on engine "first startup" checklists?
Got too busy around the holidays to check in, so just saw your request today.
I haven't gotten to a full engine drop/replace in the 914 yet, but I'd be glad to help out if I can. Just let me know where and when you want to go at it. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Gary
Perhaps you should post some pictures of the problem areas. When I had the engine out of my 914 I checked and actually welded sheet steel to reinforce weak areas like the battery box and the rear suspension brackets.
good luck
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