AWeb80 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Going to be taking mine out soon. dropping it out the bottom. i'll use the J brace thing to hold the engine. any other tips to make it easier? Quote
AL Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 I have a write up from removing mine... I will send it to you Monday... You gonna be able to get your car high enough to get the trans out from underneath? Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Posted February 22, 2009 Yea. My Dad Has 2 Jack Stands.....And A Couple 15 Ton Bottle Jacks. LOL. That's The Least Of My Worries. And Next Sunday May Work If You Want To Come Down And Help. Will Be A Learning Experience For Me And More For You. I Hope To Have As Much Engine Bay Stuff Removed As Possible By Then. Quote
AL Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 I will be there! PM me an address... Hmmm... Might be kinda tough to get everything out if the car cant be lifted that high... Also, if dropping out the bottom, are you gonna move the whole subframe from under the car or do you wanna lower it enough to unhook the trans an slide it out? We could let the subframe sit right on the ground and jack the car up and remove it... Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Posted February 22, 2009 No Idea. I'll Figure That Out At The Time. This Is New Territory For Me Quote
AL Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Alright... You got any other locals comin? Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Posted February 22, 2009 No. Leander is helping me rebuild it when i get it out. Quote
White93z34 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Feel free to call/IM me if you need help along the way. I've done this crap way too many times Quote
AL Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Do you think its easier to remove from the top or bottom? Quote
slick Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 IMO, I'd support the engine and drop the cradle to get it out. Quote
White93z34 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Having done it both ways... I kinda prefer the top myself, however one way is about as hard as the other. going out the bottom is a good way to do it and keep the engine in the car. Next one I do will be out the bottom with the engine coming out as well as I will need the engine bay real estate for room to work. Quote
meltboy1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Well I just got done removing my tranny the other day and I did it by myself. It wasn't too hard really after reading up on it, just unbloted the rack and pinion unbloted the subframe on the drivers side, loosened the passenger side supported with a jack, and lowered the drivers side as low as the jack would go and pulled it right out the side, it's only a few hours of work. This guide helped me out quite a bit too: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=46094.msg1017322#msg1017322 Quote
Brian P Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Well I just got done removing my tranny the other day and I did it by myself. It wasn't too hard really after reading up on it, just unbloted the rack and pinion unbloted the subframe on the drivers side, loosened the passenger side supported with a jack, and lowered the drivers side as low as the jack would go and pulled it right out the side, it's only a few hours of work. This guide helped me out quite a bit too: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=46094.msg1017322#msg1017322 no kidding, you had the space for that? Nice!! Quote
meltboy1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 ya, once I lowered the subframe it slid right out nicely, idk how the auto tranny is, I pulled my 5spd, but I can't imagine it being too much more difficult. Quote
Brian P Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Oh I see... that might alter the end result I always go out the top. I don't like messing with having to re-align the subframe, and chance the frame falling on me in my tight 1-car garage. 3100's are not difficult to disconnect from the car, in fact it's easier than the 2.8/3.1 mpfi. Quote
meltboy1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 if I had an engine puller I woulda pulled the whole thing, but my limited tools and income made me have to do it this way, sure it's more of a PITA, but it was my only option... Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 well, my dad does have a cherry picker. i really didn't want to un hook the engine and pull it. just seems like more work. but, it would give of a chance to easily replace my leaky rear valve cover. and build the headers easier. Quote
meltboy1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Well if you have access to one and are confident in pullin the whole thing than ya, that would probably be easier, and it would be a great chance to get everything else you need to get done all at one. Quote
slick Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah, I'd just pull the motor while your at it too. Then drop in a 3400. Quote
White93z34 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I honestly really debate which way is more work, dropping the cradle or just pulling the whole damn engine and trans. And like Chris said, if you decide to yank the engine hunt down a low mileage 3400 and dump that in. Quote
AWeb80 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 I Won't Dump In A 3400 unless it is modified......and that is sorta in the works..... Quote
1988s10 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 well when i dropped the tranny from my 89 it came out fine from the bottom. only thing i had a problem with is getting the tranny off the jack(i have a tranny jack adapter for my floor jack). but yeah i had it out in no time really. at some point in time i'll be pulling out the tranny in my 97 to replace the toasted torque converter. Quote
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