birdman Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 im in the process of getting to the knock sensor and i need to know if im lowering the engine cradle right, as far as jack placement. any input is needed. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 from the pics (a lil too dark) it looks good If i were you i'd make sure you have jack stands about 1"-2" lower than the cradle that is on the jack, so if the jack fails the stands will catch it before you fuck shit up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 thanks, hope i dont break nothin, and all my jack stuff is brand new, not that couldnt crap out still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Probably means if the jack rolls or something....unlikely but it could happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 well i just took the two bolts out and it only lowered like 1 1/2 inchs and then it stopped going down. what did i do wrong??? is there somthing else i have to unbolt?? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 anyone??? im tryin to get it done before it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 probably have the enigine caught on the fire wall.... Â put it together and we'll all do it in person!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 im sooo close to doin that you have no idea, i tried for 3 1/2 hours to get the alt out and it just aint happening. where in the fuck is that rear bolt????? nothing says where its at they just say remove it like its that simple. and that damn plastic alt. cooling bullshit, how in the hell do you get that out of the way?? any help please or im putting it back together and saying f-it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 You've got a bunch of us offering to help in person!!!! put it together and we'll give you a hand!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Haha you're lucky I'm not there helping birdman - I've been known to get pissed off at plastic things and tear them/break them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 if i cant get it tomarrow, thats what ill do, but if i can get to that rear bolt id really like to get it done asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LuminaRS Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hey I have that same jack set  I'm happy with my 3.1 and the alternator on the top of the engine, If my alt went on a 3.4 I'd just take the car to a shop, it looks like way too much work. Although I'd much rather have the torque/hp of the 3.4 and the bragging rights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCRagtopguy Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Dude, the way we did it was to take a small 10mm open end/box wrench and put it on the bolt on the Alt. Then get a long 3/8" extension that fits into the open end of the wrench. Attach ratchet and turn to the right to break the bolt loose and remove. Â When you put the new alternator on, leave that bolt off, 2 from the front are enough to hold it on. Â Good luck! Hope you have small hands because I had to get my son to get his hand in there to get it out. Oh, the plastic shit just snaps off with a clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 lucky, id race ya but yta might pull me over anyway, if somebody could at least tell me where the back bolt is at that would be the biggest help, i really wanna fix it asap. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 its a pain in the ass to get that back bolt off, 10mm. i don't exactly remember how to remove that ductwork crap, i think there is a clip that holds it to the alternator. i broke mine 2 years ago now and i haven't had any negative effects from it not being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 don't fell bad the first time i did it it took me 9 hours without dropping the subframe. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 got pissed off at trying to get to the knock sensor like everyone else said to and put all the shit back together and did it my own way, took like 45 min. super easy. thanks for all the advice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LuminaRS Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 If it only took you 45 min your way you should share your methods so it cam be easy for everyone too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 so your gona tell us how you went about doing it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 x2?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Did you cut an access hole in the back of you glove box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 first, you have to have arms that arnt huge or it just wont happen, next you'll need a long 22mm wrench that has a slight angle. Step 1. put the car on ramps. Step 2. lay under the car with you head towards the front and reach your right arm up to the left side of the down pipe and look up next to the alt vent and look until you see your hand and pull the plug off the back. BTW, taking the plug off and putting it back on was the hardest part. Step 3. put the wrench up next to the alt vent and use your right hand thats up there to guide the wrench on it and unscrew it. BE CAREFUL, when it comes undone it will fall and hit you in the face. Stpe 3. put the new sensor in your right hand and take it up along the down pipe and thread it in, its a good idea to hook the wire up before you thread it in because it was at the end of my fingertips and was extremly hard to push on. Step 4. tighten down and be happy. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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