 Which engine is easier to remove/install?, 4- or 6-cylinder engine? |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
  Sep 18 2005, 07:39 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com  Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None  |
Okay, I know y'all've (I spent 3 years in the south...that's a word (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) ) 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? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)
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| URY914 |
Sep 18 2005, 07:47 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,598 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I would think a -4 would have to be easier. Its smaller and no oil tank to0 mess with.
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| iamchappy |
Sep 18 2005, 07:49 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
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. |
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| redshift |
Sep 18 2005, 07:50 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
the /6 is easier to drop..
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) phiziks... M |
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| Joe Bob |
Sep 18 2005, 07:51 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Depends on what you have done the most..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| redshift |
Sep 18 2005, 07:53 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
oh dear.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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| GS9146Driver |
Sep 18 2005, 07:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 23-February 04 From: Collinsville, OK Member No.: 1,706 |
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.
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| GS9146Driver |
Sep 18 2005, 08:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 23-February 04 From: Collinsville, OK Member No.: 1,706 |
Nuther
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| SpecialK |
Sep 18 2005, 09:02 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797  |
That's amazing!! What is keep that car from rolling forward! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) 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!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) ...etc, ended up completely drilling out both motor mount bolts.......took friggin' 4 hours just for the bolts! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) .....other than that, went pretty smooth. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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| Gint |
Sep 18 2005, 09:04 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I pull the carbs. And the 4 is a boatload easier than the 6. |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Sep 18 2005, 10:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) Fours are in quicker. Marty |
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