Subject	Here's the breakdown, as I do them.
Posted by	AshsZ on October 10, 2002 at 9:04 PM
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In Reply To	Ashe, how do you pull an engine out in 2.5 hours? posted by MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) on October 10, 2002 at 05:04 PM
Message	Unbolt mufflers from x-pipe Remove battery Jack car up, put on stands. undercarriage cover (directly under engine) Radiator shroud fan drain coolant hardpipes wastegate hoses radiator turbo intake pipes power steering pump (leave connected to hoses, move out of the way) work from over car alternator (but leave harness and wires connected) work from under car at this point I would unbolt the AC compressor too lower engine mount bolts drain engine and transmission oil midpipe/x-pipe removal DS heat shield driveshaft shifter base and shifter rod (from under car) starter clutch slave cylinder transmission harness transmission crossmember bolts (except leave one on each side) put jack under tranny and remove last two bolts lower tranny to allow easy access to upper transmission bolts tranny bolts removed slide trans back, set on ground under car remove starter power line bracket from back of engine disconnect oil cooler hoses and plug with large bolt disconnect oil pressure harness top of engine remove balance tube pull coil packs disconnect throttle cable and cruise control cable disconnect injector lines disconnect: AAC, FICD, IAC, VTCs, O2s, CAS, CTSs, PTU, EGR harness connectors unbolt both ground lines on harness to plenum put harness over top of windshield cowling (to get out of the way) disconnect heater core hoses attach chains loosen engine mount top bolts to allow some flexion so as not to rip them when you pull engine. Pick that cherry. One trick is to have all your tools laid out and knowing which tool works best for you. Once you've done it a few times you remember what is the best position to be in to get to your work. I pulled the engine yesterday wearing dockers and a casual dress shirt. Once they are washed to get the sweat out, I will still be able to wear them around the office. I can do it fast and clean now. :) Some may want to drain the block before pulling it, there's a 14mm bolt in the side of the block behind the AC compressor bracket. Remove it and put a big bucket under there - the engine holds quite a bit of fluid. [ ashleypowers.com ] [ agpowers@bellsouth.net ] When pigs dance, you better get it on video... "You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive." -George Carlin
Follow Ups	Ashe, how do you pull an engine out in 2.5 hours? - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 17:04:07 10/10/02 With a lot of practice. ;) (n/m) - Arturo C. 17:06:09 10/10/02 he does this alot (n/m) - NISSAN_300ZXTT 17:08:27 10/10/02 lets see, he... - Halo Z 17:26:20 10/10/02 I dropped my tranny in 1.5 hours and that is with - MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z) 17:30:09 10/10/02 ouch I can pull mt trans in less than 45min - Janders 19:48:13 10/10/02 I labeled for the first swap. At this point I toss them - AshsZ 20:45:28 10/10/02 after doing it 6 time u get faster!!!lol (n/m) - Jeremys92-2+2 18:32:06 10/10/02 Yup. I have friends who have watched me to it 3 times now. - AshsZ 20:35:23 10/10/02 Here's the breakdown, as I do them. - AshsZ 21:04:57 10/10/02
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