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Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

Old Feb 15, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

I had plans to finish my motor this spring and doing everything at once. Once I realized how much money is needed for closing costs for a house, I'm going to put it off till next spring.

I have a BMR tubular k-member and I was wondering if anyone has installed one without pulling the motor completely out of the car, just suspending it. Would it be a huge PITA to do it from underneath or should I just wait till next year and do it when I swap motors?
Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Re: Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

its probably gonna be a big PITA to pull it while the motor held up...id just wait till the motor rebuild and make it easier
Old Feb 17, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

I installed 2 BMR tubular K members by suspending the motor (used a happy hooker bracket)...straight forward.
Old Feb 17, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

Yeah, I've dropped my K member by suspending the motor, I had no problems and I would not hesitate to do it w/o pulling the motor. You should be fine.
Old Mar 5, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Re: Can it be done? Tubular k-member install w/o pulling motor?

I did mine on a lift and used some pole jack to hold the engine in place. no problem.
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