ENGINE REMOVAL

[reserved]

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. 

[sirfixalot]

You are  better with an adjustable lifting bar so that you can tilt engine & gearbox as it comes out where are you located?

[reserved]

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.
 

[bfit]

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.
Bfit

[77CVT]

....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!   

[bfit]

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
Bfit

[reserved]

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.
 

[bfit]

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.
Just a thought

[reserved]

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.
 

[77CVT]

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.   

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.