Motor out and in VS Berlina V6 ....

Chinna_454 · #1 08-04-2008, 12:54 PM

hey guys,
doing a motor change over in my series 1 VS Berlina Ecotec V6 as the old one is un-repairable. Got the basic knowledge of how to do it and tools and location arnt a problem, just wondering if there is anything that i need to be careful of when doin this or anything that might arise to be a real pain and what will need to be replaced in the process. Any suggesstions etc. would be much appreciated.
Cheers !

DannyboyDS · #2 08-04-2008, 03:08 PM

while you have an engine out if the rear main seal needs doing, replace it, replace the engine mounts too or at least the passenger side as it is a biatch.

asside from that the only advise I can really offer is to not disconnect the A/C just unbolt it and tie it off to the side during the process.

cxcxcxvcvcvc · #3 08-04-2008, 03:50 PM

Are you taking the engine/box out in one hit? or is the box staying in? i recomend taking the box out with the engine, as trying to line the motor and box up in the car is usually a nightmare! Also as dannyboy said, do your engine/gear box mounts while you have the engine out, it will be heaps easier to do! dont forget to bleed your cooling system after refilling it!

DannyboyDS · #4 08-04-2008, 05:06 PM

ahhh nice note about the cooling system, so long as we are pointing these things out, might be a good time to go around this engine and ensure it is 200% tight, might be smart to redo a few seals, etc but mainly things that cant really be done with the engine in like the sump gasket.

Chinna_454 · #5 08-04-2008, 05:40 PM

Cheers Guys!

Chinna_454 · #6 08-04-2008, 05:41 PM

and yea the box is staying in aswell

Cheap6 · #7 09-04-2008, 06:08 PM

I've done a lot of Commodore V6 engine removal and replacement. With auto., I'm in agreement with cxcxcxvcvcvc, it really is a lot easier to pull the trans. as well.