Dropping the engine for the first time Options

[funboy30189]

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)

[LetoAtreides]

You'll need an 8mm 12-point drive bit to undo the CV joints

[jimkelly]

http://www.autoatlanta.com/tech/power_remov.html

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Life/tech_articles.html

my local napa had these on the shelf - jim

some people lower engine from car = dangerous

some people raise car from engine on a pallet = seems better to me

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You'll need an 8mm 12-point drive bit to undo the CV joints

[Pat Garvey]

http://www.autoatlanta.com/tech/power_remov.html

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Life/tech_articles.html

my local napa had these on the shelf - jim

some people lower engine from car = dangerous

some people raise car from engine on a pallet = seems better to me

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You'll need an 8mm 12-point drive bit to undo the CV joints

Well, I've lowered my motr from the car four times now, with zero probelms. But, before the first time I built a creeper-like thing to hold the motor & trans. It's about 4 feet long, with casters & a center mount for the jack. Never a problem.
Pat

Oh, BTW, wrap those CV joints in plastic bags, to keep any oxidation away from the mounting areas.