taking ls1 motor out

[GM GEN3]

hey guys im looking at taking my motor out from my vx ss is this a hard job im looking at buying a engine stand with hoist on it to lift motor out just want to fix rear main seal with the kit you can buy and also replace the sump seal then sell the car any info would be great cheers

[Sabbath']

Dont need to take the engine out.

Take the gearbox out and then drop the subframe down. Will have PLENTY of room to get sump out, and able to get the rear main plate and seal done at the same time.

[GM GEN3]

dont really want to drop gear box just easier to take it out and do it i have at least 12 months to do it

[GM GEN3]

Is there any major problems to look out for when taking the motor out? any info would be great

[GEN3RATD]

You should build a stroker mate while it is out

[GM GEN3]

Once i fix iT I'm selling the car mate haha

[SirNemesis]

Why bother fixing it then? Just glue the shit out of the edges so it doesnt leak during the roadworthy inspection and leave the problem for the next person. Hell of a lot of dicking around if you are going to sell it anyway...

If you REALLY want to do it, support the engine and drop the k-frame right down. You can get the sump out without removing the gearbox and this sure beats pulling the engine out.

[GEN3RATD]

Nah keep it mate lol

[GM GEN3]

Nah keep it mate lol

mate its going when i find a buyer lol

[shadey]

is the wh statesman the same,,ie drop the k frame to get the sump off,,,cheers john

[SirNemesis]

Yes, the car is practically indentical apart from being a little bit longer.