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ENGINE REMOVAL
« on: January 29, 2018, 02:06:00 PM »
Does anyone have an engine lifting bracket that bolts onto the inlet manifold, that I could borrow. I know they are only $50, but I would prefer to spend the $50 on parts as this is probably the one and only time in my life that I will remove an engine. An engine stand would also be helpful but not essential. If anyone can help, thanks.  :cheers:

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Re: ENGINE REMOVAL
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2018, 07:32:54 AM »
You are  better with an adjustable lifting bar so that you can tilt engine & gearbox as it comes out where are you located?

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2018, 11:53:47 AM »
I am located in the Penrith area. I will be at the Nelson Bay weekend and at the next club meeting. As the car is automatic the gearbox will not be removed.
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Re: ENGINE REMOVAL
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2018, 02:46:06 PM »
i would think hard about getting the trans serviced while you have the engine out, unless you have info,to,say it’s been recently done.
It’s a pain to but the engine back in and find you have a leak.
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2018, 03:33:03 PM »
....and while it's out clean some bits, change the drive shaft uni's, etc, etc ..................and before you know it ............. it becomes a 3 month project!   :lol:

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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2018, 04:30:22 PM »
There is some truth in that last bit.
I had a oil leak at the torque/conv  four year on still not finished .
I started an ls1 swap
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Re: ENGINE REMOVAL
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2018, 04:54:41 PM »
I had the gearbox reconditioned about 6years ago, but I have never been able to get the motor running smoothly, so I am biting the bullet and pulling the motor to inspect the guts of it. I am hoping to find some small problem such as a worn cam or dickey cam followers. I just want to get the bloody thing n the road.
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Re: ENGINE REMOVAL
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2018, 09:11:18 PM »
It is easy to strip the engine in the frame,
The sump and front can be removed in frame.
If you find something minor it can be repaired.
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2018, 12:23:57 AM »
I need to take the engine out so as I can get someone with expertise to inspect each and every part. Unless there is a crack or a score mark I would be lost, I would not know a worn cam lobe or a stuffed hydraulic lifter if I fell over them. I am still having arguments with myself over the positioning of the oil pump strainer. Oil pressure is a problem  but there may be other problems.
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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2018, 09:16:19 AM »
If the block is ok I'd get it hot tanked and cleaned up (will need new cam bearings).  My engine temps dropped remarkably when I did mine.   :shades:

Oh......and make sure they use some thread sealant on the oil gallery screws at the back of the block.  Mine ended up with a tiny, tiny leak which you can't fix with it in the car.  :grr: