 Engine Drop question, Been done to death I know.. just want to confirm |
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| stateofidleness |
 Dec 23 2012, 06:08 PM
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Guys, first time I dropped an engine I had the help of a friend. This go round, I'm flying solo and wanted to see if this method would work just as well.
Instead of the "removing the wheels in the rear" route, I'd like to try: 1. Car on the ground like normal, all connections disconnected and "ready for dropping" except for the engine bar bolts and transmission mounts. 2. Transmission/ATV jack (harbor freight kind) raised up to the engine height and the engine/transmission then disconnected. 3. Lower engine/transmission combo as far down as transmission jack will allow it (about 4" off ground). 4. With engine still on jack and under the car, jack up the rear and place on ramps. 5. Drag engine/transmission out on the transmission jack. Will this method work? Do you think there will be any clearance issues? |
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| last337 |
Dec 23 2012, 07:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
I am about to do something similar and was thinking of putting the rear of car on ramps then using a large floor jack up to bring engine and transmission down. I like using ramps whenever possible especially when working alone. Has anyone done this? I'm worried about hanging up on ramps.
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| two-strokejohn |
Dec 24 2012, 09:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Orient, Ohio Member No.: 5,793 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(last337 @ Dec 23 2012, 05:56 PM)  I am about to do something similar and was thinking of putting the rear of car on ramps then using a large floor jack up to bring engine and transmission down. I like using ramps whenever possible especially when working alone. Has anyone done this? I'm worried about hanging up on ramps. I remove my engine by having the rear wheels on ramps. I lower the engine, trans, etc on a atv jack with a board on top. I do remove the air cleaner assy and injectors ahead of time........ plenty of clearance..... BE SURE TO BLOCK THE FRONT WHEELS SO THE CAR CAN'T ROLL OFF THE DRIVE ON RAMPS ! |
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stateofidleness Engine Drop question Dec 23 2012, 06:08 PM
mittelmotor Sure, that would work. I've done it with both ... Dec 23 2012, 06:33 PM stugray I have rarely been able to get an engine/tranny ou... Dec 23 2012, 06:37 PM Hammy Works either way. I like to disconnect everything ... Dec 23 2012, 06:50 PM Chris H. I use a cheap furniture dolly that you can find at... Dec 23 2012, 09:31 PM URY914 I've found it much easier then the car is rais... Dec 24 2012, 06:48 AM
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I've found it much easier then the car is rai... Dec 28 2012, 08:26 PM Dave_Darling First drop I did was with the rear wheels on ramps... Dec 24 2012, 07:54 AM jsconst I use ramps for the front, then I have platforms I... Dec 24 2012, 11:01 AM SirAndy This go round, I'm flying solo
McMark wrote a... Dec 24 2012, 12:03 PM Rockaria
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Will this method work? Do you think there wil... Dec 24 2012, 12:28 PM porsche913b_sp +1 for the HF table jack works great and safe ... Dec 24 2012, 01:16 PM stateofidleness Well for anyone else out there, the YELLOW ATV/Tra... Dec 28 2012, 02:36 PM ThePaintedMan I still think taking the wheels off and lowering t... Dec 28 2012, 02:45 PM Spoke I used a regular floor jack to lower the engine. O... Dec 28 2012, 04:41 PM 7TPorsh I have never dropped an engine but need to soon. M... Dec 28 2012, 04:45 PM rstover I remove my 1st 914 engine this past August and de... Dec 28 2012, 06:26 PM stateofidleness She's out! Tried the table jack, but it si... Jan 8 2013, 01:50 AM jsconst
She's out! Tried the table jack, but it s... Jan 8 2013, 09:17 AM turk22
She's out! Tried the table jack, but it ... Jan 8 2013, 08:00 PM euro911 If you have the space for one of these ... I high... Jan 8 2013, 04:21 AM rhodyguy the double jack under the rear of the control arms... Jan 8 2013, 09:52 AM ThePaintedMan
the double jack under the rear of the control arm... Jan 8 2013, 10:01 AM championgt1
the double jack under the rear of the control arm... Jan 8 2013, 01:40 PM jeffdon I rather like the threaded rod method. Its reall... Jan 8 2013, 01:26 PM euro911 I'm hep, Jeff :lol: ... but it's the best ... Jan 8 2013, 01:27 PM Gint A couple of these are really good.
I'm stil... Jan 8 2013, 06:40 PM Gint You can transport it to a stand while on the wheel... Jan 8 2013, 08:07 PM |
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