fastbird232 Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I unbolted the dogbones on the 2.8, but the motor only comes forward halfway, and I don't see what's holding it up. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 how far are you trying to move it forward? it should only move a little, like 4-5 inches, when i moved mine last year it was just enough to have plenty of room for the rear plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Put the transmission in neutral. Took me months to figure that one out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Yeah, after 10 minutes I popped it into neutral, but it's still not going forward far enough to bolt to the engine mounts. The only things you have to disconnect are the dogbones and the coolant reservoir, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Have another person help you pull it forward. Had to do that on my cutlass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlass1991 Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 When I didn't have some one to help me, I just parked the car on a slight grade at the bottom of my driveway. This will help to pull the engine forward. But if you're putting it in neutral, you better be damn sure your parking brake is good enough to hold the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 So, what you're saying is, there should be nothing else I have to disconnect? Just grip it and rip it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 i would use a winch to pull it foward i had to borrow one from my friend i am to cheap to buy one even though i should get one :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 So, what you're saying is, there should be nothing else I have to disconnect? Just grip it and rip it?Just the two dogbone bolts. You have to pull pretty hard unless your Heman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShutDaFukUp Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 i would guess ur tryin 2 get 2 the back plugs lol ..screw all the movin motor ...i just remove my alt bracket and i can fit my hand rite in there ...... the last plug ull prolly have 2 put a socket over the plug socket so it will stick out a little farther .... ive alwayz done mine this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Okie dokie, I was just worried if I pried any harder I was going to snap or bend something important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcrow Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I leave it in gear and rock the car with your knees on the bumper, and or use a pry bar in the front engine lift hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I'm curious, how does the exhaust NOT keep this thing from moving? And if the dogbones are the only thing holding the motor still, is it entirely supported by the transaxle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 I'm curious, how does the exhaust NOT keep this thing from moving? And if the dogbones are the only thing holding the motor still, is it entirely supported by the transaxle? The transaxle and motor mount(s)* are still holding it in place. * = 1 engine mount for 2.8/3.1/3100. 2 engine mounts for 3.4,3800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbird232 Posted April 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Oh. Gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 when I replaced the dogbones on my car, 3100, even though I only took one off at a time it was still really tough to get the motor pulled back enough to replace the one. but like sl3196, have a friend help you with it, cuz with both of you tryin, itll be much easier than just you trying by yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadeas Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 I hooked my dog bones back up real easy, just grabbed back of the motor and pulled it forward with one hand and put in the bolt with the other. Does that mean I've got a bottom mount bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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