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| funboy30189 |
  Feb 19 2008, 05:31 PM
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Im gonna try and drop the engine out of the car this week. It will be my first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) , what special tools are required that will make it easier? beside having someone else do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 19 2008, 05:37 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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No "special tools" are required. Just make sure you disconect everything. If you are using a lift I like get everything up top disconected then do the bottom. Then lower the car down and drop the engine. Be sure to watch the ears and the bulkhead as you can bend things in a bad way.
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funboy30189 Dropping the engine for the first time Feb 19 2008, 05:31 PM
LetoAtreides You'll need an 8mm 12-point drive bit to undo ... Feb 19 2008, 06:21 PM
jimkelly http://www.autoatlanta.com/tech/power_remov.html
... Feb 19 2008, 07:00 PM Pat Garvey
http://www.autoatlanta.com/tech/power_remov.html
... Feb 19 2008, 07:07 PM swl really pretty easy. Follow haynes and you're ... Feb 19 2008, 06:24 PM swl I've not done the 'raise the car' thin... Feb 19 2008, 08:45 PM McMark There is a tech article on it ON THIS SITE! :... Feb 19 2008, 08:46 PM jimkelly TECH ARTICLE -- ON THIS SITE -- no way :blink:
... Feb 19 2008, 08:50 PM SirAndy
[quote name='McMark' post='999868' date='Feb 19 2... Feb 19 2008, 10:49 PM Joe Owensby I have used both the lower the transmission techni... Feb 19 2008, 09:09 PM toon1 I used a $49 motorcycle jack from H.F this w/... Feb 19 2008, 10:24 PM computers4kids
I used a $49 motorcycle jack from H.F this w... Feb 19 2008, 10:46 PM Jeff Bowlsby To me, the safest and easiest way, short of having... Feb 20 2008, 02:08 AM SGB Best tool is an extra human or two to say "he... Feb 20 2008, 06:19 AM Dave_Darling BTW, the 12-point tool for the CV joints is a ... Feb 20 2008, 07:25 AM Cevan My two cents as a two time solo engine remover, tw... Feb 20 2008, 07:59 AM funboy30189 what is the "special " 12 tool used to t... Feb 20 2008, 07:09 PM Cevan
what is the "special " 12 tool used to ... Feb 21 2008, 03:28 PM McMark See Dave's post just above this... Feb 20 2008, 07:33 PM jimkelly 12 point with hex shaft for ratchet to remove cv b... Feb 20 2008, 07:53 PM LetoAtreides The 12-point tool can be hard to find at your norm... Feb 20 2008, 08:10 PM funboy30189 thank yall for all the help! Feb 21 2008, 07:35 AM purple I did mine really ghetto... and by myself
I put t... Feb 21 2008, 11:10 AM AgPete139 I pulled my /6 yesterday for the first time. Engin... Apr 23 2008, 03:02 AM McMark
We need more people to write tech articles. ;) Apr 23 2008, 03:23 AM |
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