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Old 09-20-2006, 02:09 AM
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Re: Some "engine out the bottom" removal pictures

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Old 09-20-2006, 07:49 PM
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That's nice. But without a lift I prefer through the hood. Atleast for a one man job.
I did mine from bottom by myself... The only thing I did different was, I put it up on stands first, then lowered the motor/tranny out of car onto an aluminum appliance dolly (under engine) & furniture dolly (under tranny). It was a breeze, and my kids thought it was the coolest thing.
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tnx again to the guys with the write ups
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:35 AM
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I used an ATV jack under the K-member and the floor jack under the trann and lowered the whole thing right out of the car.

Piece o' cake.
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Originally Posted by Mike96z
That's nice. But without a lift I prefer through the hood. Atleast for a one man job.
Took mine out and put it back in the bottom by myself. IMHO, it is much easier that way for one person.
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Originally Posted by shoebox
Took mine out and put it back in the bottom by myself. IMHO, it is much easier that way for one person.
Agreed, basicly 6 bolts and the engine is out
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Originally Posted by shoebox
Took mine out and put it back in the bottom by myself. IMHO, it is much easier that way for one person.
Yup, one man job.
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Old 09-11-2007, 12:04 AM
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Good thread.
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Old 07-23-2008, 09:01 PM
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Great Thread!

Thanks to Jeff for the informative pictures and write-up. I'll be doing this Saturday, and luckily I will have access to a four post lift so I don't have to mess with blocks. I'll be taking the engine and tranny off and putting the subrame back underneath the car so I can get the engine bay painted with the rest of the car next month.

Again...Thanks!
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Originally Posted by cehan
Having worked all my life in heavy industry where we rigged and moved machinery weighing thousands of pounds, I can tell you for certain that if OSHA ever saw any machinery (regardless of weight) supported by concrete blocks, you would have big problems. So how much weight will a concrete block support at a single point contact before it crumbles? Who knows, but I'll tell you what, I sure ain't crawling under a car that's resting on them.

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Just pay attention to the above. I completely agree with the above. Don't use cinder blocks for supporting the car....use something like below. They are sized to my jack stands and nailed together.
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Originally Posted by ACE1252
Just pay attention to the above. I completely agree with the above. Don't use cinder blocks for supporting the car....use something like below. They are sized to my jack stands and nailed together.
I wouldn't feel comfortable using those at that height. Not enough base IMO.
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I wouldn't feel comfortable using those at that height. Not enough base IMO.
I used wood blocks and jackstands exactly like that. It's rock solid! It's more stable than raising the jackstand post all the way ... that would be wobbly.






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Man, awesome job! I wish I had some time and friends who would me. Pulling/installing the engine myself would save me about $1300.
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Great thread I'm getting ready to pull mine can someone post a pic of what you hook the engine hoist to in the front to pull the body up off the k-member thanks
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Great thread I'm getting ready to pull mine can someone post a pic of what you hook the engine hoist to in the front to pull the body up off the k-member thanks
Here ya go....notice I didn't discharge my AC either....it involves disconnecting and undoing the hoses for the power steering pump(because power steering lines run under and between the AC compressor and AC compressor lines), but I can refill that easy enough...I can't properly service the AC system(saves $200 at Chevy dealership).

Each side has the holes...just pay attention to how I wrapped the chain on the driver's side....if your not careful with this..you will destroy the wiring harness. You can use properly rated straps too, but all I have are chains....plus there are a couple of sharp edges too.

On a final note, on the under side of the frame rails...you have to move the reserve vacuum tank(passenger's side) and the cruise control module(driver's side). hehe, now for the pics....




If you have a strut tower brace....many people use that to wrap a chain around and lift it. I don't have one yet....so I wrap the frame rails.

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