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Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Sep 18 2005, 07:39 PM

Okay, I know y'all've (I spent 3 years in the south...that's a word ) heard me complain about the 4-cylinder engine, dropping it and installing it. What a beyatch! So to those who've had the pleasure of working with the 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder versions, which is easier to drop/install?

Posted by: URY914 Sep 18 2005, 07:47 PM

I would think a -4 would have to be easier. Its smaller and no oil tank to0 mess with.

Posted by: iamchappy Sep 18 2005, 07:49 PM

Your kidding right.

I actually put a four cylinder in once without a jack, slid it onto my chest and bench pressed it with my arms and knees held it long enough to get motor mount bar nuts started. I installed the transmission separately.

My 6 has CIS so it has to be wrestled in a bit and always needs some sort of heavy equipment lift to do the job.

Posted by: redshift Sep 18 2005, 07:50 PM

the /6 is easier to drop..

phiziks...

M

Posted by: ! Sep 18 2005, 07:51 PM

Depends on what you have done the most.....

Posted by: redshift Sep 18 2005, 07:53 PM

oh dear..

Posted by: GS9146Driver Sep 18 2005, 07:57 PM

Here is pics of the engine drop on my -6. I had to remove the front tires and drop the nose on the ground. Then then raise the back as high as I could get it with 2 floor jack on 4x4's.
Geo

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Posted by: GS9146Driver Sep 18 2005, 08:00 PM

Nuther
Geo

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Posted by: SpecialK Sep 18 2005, 09:02 PM

QUOTE (GS9146Driver @ Sep 18 2005, 07:57 PM)
Here is pics of the engine drop on my -6. I had to remove the front tires and drop the nose on the ground. Then then raise the back as high as I could get it with 2 floor jack on 4x4's.
Geo

That's amazing!! What is keep that car from rolling forward!

As far as which is easier? Which ever one was not in my car (which incidentally I just got out today, and rolled around back for a "make-over"). Both friggin' motor mount bolts heads snapped off, mount "fused" to the bolts by rust....heated, beat, cussed, beat some more, cussed alot more, tried to knock up with an air-hammer, "F" NO, didn't budge!! ...etc, ended up completely drilling out both motor mount bolts.......took friggin' 4 hours just for the bolts! .....other than that, went pretty smooth.

Posted by: Gint Sep 18 2005, 09:04 PM

QUOTE (GS9146Driver @ Sep 18 2005, 07:57 PM)
Here is pics of the engine drop on my -6. I had to remove the front tires and drop the nose on the ground. Then then raise the back as high as I could get it with 2 floor jack on 4x4's.
Geo

I pull the carbs.

And the 4 is a boatload easier than the 6.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 18 2005, 10:35 PM

Most sixes require some TLC at the side sheet metal tin, while travelling up towards the trailing arm bolts. I usually tip the engine slightly on the jack, clearing one side at a time while raising (or lowering the car to engine) it in place.
Me no likes dented sheet metal
Fours are in quicker.
Marty

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