914World.com > Engine Drop Part 1

bd1308

Apr 16 2006, 09:26 PM

Engine drop was a success, except for the fact that I left the engine bar on and it caused the engine to be WAY wide and therefore it BARELY fit into my dad's truck.

Anyway, The trip begins tomorrow at 9 or 10, I should be there around 1pm.

I will take pics of that if I remember to bring my camera.

Thanks EVERYONE who offered parts for me and especially to Garold for letting me have a working engine.

On a sidenote, I actually used my engine to get on my ramps, and it siezed when the car got to the top of the ramps.

But oh boy will Garold have a nice surprise when he opens that engine...

b

GaroldShaffer

Apr 16 2006, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(bd1308 @ Apr 16 2006, 07:26 PM)

Engine drop was a success, except for the fact that I left the engine bar on and it caused the engine to be WAY wide and therefore it BARELY fit into my dad's truck.

Anyway, The trip begins tomorrow at 9 or 10, I should be there around 1pm.

I will take pics of that if I remember to bring my camera.

Thanks EVERYONE who offered parts for me and especially to Garold for letting me have a working engine.

On a sidenote, I actually used my engine to get on my ramps, and it siezed when the car got to the top of the ramps.

But oh boy will Garold have a nice surprise when he opens that engine...

b

Bring some tools with you tomorrow. You will need a motor mount off your BAD engine, my good one has a bad mount. See ya tomorrow.

sixnotfour

Apr 16 2006, 09:31 PM

way to go Britt

Garold too

GaroldShaffer

Apr 16 2006, 09:36 PM

Oh, I will bring my engine hoist with me also. I really don't need to mess up my back trying to lift a engine on my trailer.

bd1308

Apr 16 2006, 10:18 PM

Garold I will bring my tools...

We have to get the taco plate off, the mount BAr and a engine mount, which all kinda suck to take off especially the engine mount....

See you tomorrow Garold!

b

sean_v8_914

Apr 16 2006, 10:26 PM

I was just imagining your drive. I once drove from Terre Haute IN through Cincinatti through KY to WV

where in KY?

dwillouby

Apr 17 2006, 06:41 AM

Britt, Sounds like everything went well. Sorry I could not make it. I forgot about Easter and the family thing. Gotta go to Miami untill Fri. Let me know if we can hook up Ill give you the ride/drive I promised.

If you need anything let me know
David

bd1308

Apr 17 2006, 06:58 AM

Sean, I live in Louisville near the Gene Snyder Expressway and I-71.

Today is the day

David, cant wait for that ride...

I *DEFINATELY* absolutely need a transmission mount. The center rubber part fell out of the rest of the mount.

b

elwood-914

Apr 17 2006, 07:56 AM

Hey Britt,
Glad to hear your not giving up. I think later on you would have regreted it. And a thanks to the guys in the club for helping Britt out. We gotta keep him in the club, I always enjoy his posts.

bd1308

Apr 17 2006, 07:58 AM

OK. I'm off now. I hear it takes two hours to reach Indiana, so if i leave now....

I'll get there by 1pm.

b

GaroldShaffer

Apr 17 2006, 08:02 AM

I'm heading out the door myself see ya.

bd1308

Apr 17 2006, 02:58 PM

Back, engine is ready to be moved....

I just hope and pray this engine works for a LONG time.

b

Aaron Cox

Apr 17 2006, 04:05 PM

britt. need tranny mounts?

new stock ones are $$$$

i love the cheap welt "solids" (they are like ahockey puck"

cheap at 50 bucks new (pair).

r_towle

Apr 17 2006, 05:42 PM

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Brando

Apr 17 2006, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Apr 17 2006, 03:05 PM)

britt. need tranny mounts?

new stock ones are $$$$

i love the cheap welt "solids" (they are like ahockey puck"

cheap at 50 bucks new (pair).

Agreed, get a pair!

bd1308

Apr 17 2006, 05:52 PM

Yeah I'm ordering a bunch of stuff f as soon as I get paid.

* Viton Pushrod Tube seals
*Pushrod tubes (mine are rusted?)
*Tranny Mounts (911 sport AKA cheaer ones--or should I go solid mounts?)
*spark wires and plugs.

b

PS=Oh! another thing, is the vent supposed to point towards the fan (front) or the rear (tail of tranny)?

Mine was pointed sideways/back, which might have caused a alot of my leaks.

GaroldShaffer

Apr 17 2006, 07:32 PM

Britt and the DEAD engine

GaroldShaffer

Apr 17 2006, 07:33 PM

1.7 in the back of my truck dead engine on hoist.

GaroldShaffer

Apr 17 2006, 07:35 PM

Um Huston we have a problem. Spark plug from cylinder #1. A little preview of what happen to Britt's engine. Britt PM your address so I can ship you the other parts you need.

Bertus

Apr 17 2006, 07:54 PM

Britt are you going to have yours running by the 13th? Good luck!

robby750

Apr 17 2006, 07:56 PM

of course he will!

GaroldShaffer

Apr 17 2006, 08:00 PM

He should, I think. Everything was there for the 1.7 it just needed a engine mount before he installs the motor.

rick 918-S

Apr 17 2006, 08:05 PM

Cool you two!

bd1308

Apr 18 2006, 09:18 AM

I'm halfway done...the engine is where it needs to be, I just have to raise it into place.

NEXT time i'm getting a ATV jack and a engine hoist.

b

rhodyguy

Apr 18 2006, 10:14 AM

britt, the correct orientation of the vent is shown on p.87 of your haynes. make sure it isn't plugged.

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bd1308

Apr 18 2006, 04:16 PM

Engine is up, exhaust and turning over is tomorrow.

I thought I could do this quickly

b

Aaron Cox

Apr 18 2006, 04:21 PM

nice work attire LOL......