Alloytec Engine Removal

[bloomers]

what are the best points for lifting the motor out?
I currently have the auto gearbox attached. Is it best to lift the lot or remove the gearbox separately?

 

[VZ_commo91]

Lift the lot out. Much easier IMO.

 

[impulsive]

Lift the lot out. Much easier IMO.

so you have done it before?

 

[bloomers]

Engine Out

Update.

There are two M10 bolt bosses at the front left (looking from the front of the car) and two at the back right. I manufactured a couple of plates, bolted them in and connected to an Engine leveller with chain and D shackles. I lifted the engine and gearbox out without many problems. The hardest part was getting the gearbox past the steering rack. I had a floor jack under the end of the gearbox and as I lifted the engine, I raised the rear of the gearbox. It was a bit touch and go with tight clearance at the top rear of the motor. In the end, it was not real hard, only messy. Fluids everywhere.

 

[rlj80]

Keep box in vehicle, drop motor/steering rack, by using a hoist lift the vehicle, only takes a day to do this and swap motors.

 

[VZ_commo91]

so you have done it before?

Yes. I have pulled out many RWD engines, and find it an ass load easier to take the lot out.

But then also No, I have never taken the ALLOYTEC out.

Not to mention if you just take the engine out, you have to struggle to get the torque converter back on to the box. recently changed a 4l60E with the motor still in, and it was a absolute bitch.

 

[Gra53]

So I take it it'is possible to lift the engine out? What are the major things that need to be done if you go that way? The prospect of having to get a car hoist and dropping the engine with the subframe/disconnecting steering & struts etc doesn't make me want to start on it. Mines got a big end knock that's pretty bad and Im going to have to do something shortly!

 

[leethal1]

I have removed a lot of engines in my time, however never an alloytec. I find it easier to raise the rear of the car in the air and pull the engine and gear box out level, this seems to keep most fluids In.

 

[Gra53]

Thanks lethal1, think the fluids will be the least of the problems, might be like trying to lift an old vw beetle engine out instead of lowering it from the car (well almost as bad). If you have to get a car hoist and go thru disconnecting steering / suspension / air conditioning etc. may be time to get the dealer to do it