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> 914 1.7 engine removal, any help?
EdArango
post Aug 19 2010, 11:55 AM
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Hello everyone, im finally at the step to remove my engine. I emptied the as tank last night and now i can finally remove the engine. Does anyone have any ideas or videos that will help me remove the engine???


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post Aug 19 2010, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(EdArango @ Aug 19 2010, 01:55 PM) *

Hello everyone, im finally at the step to remove my engine. I emptied the as tank last night and now i can finally remove the engine. Does anyone have any ideas or videos that will help me remove the engine???


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Here is the step by step on the Pelican Parts site. I used this for my first engine removal and it is a very accurate write up.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...engine_drop.htm
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post Aug 19 2010, 12:04 PM
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Ed there is a procedure in the appendix of the "TECH TIPS 700" book.


QUOTE(EdArango @ Aug 19 2010, 10:55 AM) *

Hello everyone, im finally at the step to remove my engine. I emptied the as tank last night and now i can finally remove the engine. Does anyone have any ideas or videos that will help me remove the engine???


THANKS


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post Aug 19 2010, 12:15 PM
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Uh, why did you drain the gas tank?

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post Aug 19 2010, 12:16 PM
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ok thank you guys. im going to follow the steps and try to drop tonight. i'll keep u guys posted on it!

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post Aug 19 2010, 12:17 PM
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I've removed a 2.0 engine a few times, but never a 1.7

good luck
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post Aug 19 2010, 12:24 PM
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Uh, why did you drain the gas tank?

The Cap'n

the reason why i drained the tank was because i followed the pelican parts tech articles way of removing a 914 engine and it said that it was better for the gas tank to be drained
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post Aug 19 2010, 12:31 PM
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I've removed a 2.0 engine a few times, but never a 1.7

good luck

THANKS !

i really hope the engine will come out without any problems
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post Aug 19 2010, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(EdArango @ Aug 19 2010, 01:24 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 19 2010, 11:15 AM) *

Uh, why did you drain the gas tank?

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the reason why i drained the tank was because i followed the pelican parts tech articles way of removing a 914 engine and it said that it was better for the gas tank to be drained

That might possibly be the stupidist thing I've ever heard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Pelican makes it a whole lot harder than it has to be.
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post Aug 19 2010, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Aug 19 2010, 01:46 PM) *

QUOTE(EdArango @ Aug 19 2010, 01:24 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 19 2010, 11:15 AM) *

Uh, why did you drain the gas tank?

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the reason why i drained the tank was because i followed the pelican parts tech articles way of removing a 914 engine and it said that it was better for the gas tank to be drained

That might possibly be the stupidist thing I've ever heard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Pelican makes it a whole lot harder than it has to be.

Well, considering that most people have to drain gas in the tank at sometime during a restoration (or it will rot and gum up the fuel system) it is a pretty far from stupid suggestion. By draining the tank, you can burn the gas in your DD before it goes sour, and not have to worry about potential fires while you are working on your car.

I don't think that it is a bad thing to do.

Anyway. Once you get the shifter bar and CV's loose, the rest is pretty easy. If you use one of Chris Foley engine lifting plates, the whole process becomes MUCH easier! Remember, you do not need to remove the heat exchangers or muffler - only the flex hoses that connect it to the cabin heating system.

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post Aug 19 2010, 04:16 PM
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Oh...and we plan on cleaning out the whole gas tank area as well. So removing the fuel makes the tank lighter to lift out.

ED

p.s. That was my 16 year old son that posted this thread.
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post Aug 19 2010, 06:04 PM
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I dropped and installed my 1.7 by myself. Would have been easier with a little help. Don't forget the ground strap on the transaxle.
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post Aug 19 2010, 06:37 PM
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Look, this doesn't need to be major undertaking! I've removed mine 3 times, last time by myself - took 2 hours.

Beforehand, I built a carrier for the engine/tranny from some 1x2 frames, 3x4 plywood platform & el cheapo casters. Keep it - you'll want it again.

Folllowed the factory manual, lowered the m/t combo onto the carrier & it was out. I, personally, recommend removing the muffler & H/E's because it makes the progress easier and you should probably change all those seals anyway. Once out, I can roll it to wherever I want to inspect, spruce. Went inside it once, for nothing - all in spec (more seals!).

It's easy (well, it used to be before I became a fogey), but just have plenty of clearance & mark all disconnects.

Good time to replace everything rubber too.
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