FC oil pan remove & reinstall question

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-14-2010, 07:13 AM

While that's easier, and I'm definately one to haul an engine to make things easier, he said flat out he doesn't have a hoist.... so instead of going up.... why not go down?

BTW... when I pull an engine... I always pull it with the trans. If the trans needs to come out, it's just the trans with an extra set of hands. Reason being it takes about an hr to get all the HMIC + bumper off

Pete_89T2 · 11-14-2010, 07:55 AM

Hey guys, I just double checked with the FSM, and it basically claims this job can be done by just raising the engine 40-60 mm (1.6-2.4 inches) off its mounts. It says to remove the fan (for clearance when lifting the engine), but that's about it - the hood stays put. Come to think of it, when I last swapped my engine, I didn't need to remove the hood either. Rented hoist I used was able to get it there without hitting anything with the hood on. I did have to remove the radiator & oil cooler to make room, but the A/C condensor core (and rest of A/C system) stayed put too.

It also states to make sure "the engine is securely hung" implying a hoist is needed, as opposed to doing what I suggested to lift the engine/tranny with a floor jack. My guess is since the engine/tranny's center of gravity is probably a bit forward of the bellhousing, lifting it from that point may be a bit wobbly. Guess I can try it and see if it's can lift it to the height needed and hold it securely w/o getting in my way under the car. If not, it's off to the tool rental shop for the hoist. Or maybe buy one - I'm sure I'll need it again!

11-14-2010, 07:13 AM	#1
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11-14-2010, 07:55 AM	#2
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	Hey guys, I just double checked with the FSM, and it basically claims this job can be done by just raising the engine 40-60 mm (1.6-2.4 inches) off its mounts. It says to remove the fan (for clearance when lifting the engine), but that's about it - the hood stays put. Come to think of it, when I last swapped my engine, I didn't need to remove the hood either. Rented hoist I used was able to get it there without hitting anything with the hood on. I did have to remove the radiator & oil cooler to make room, but the A/C condensor core (and rest of A/C system) stayed put too. It also states to make sure "the engine is securely hung" implying a hoist is needed, as opposed to doing what I suggested to lift the engine/tranny with a floor jack. My guess is since the engine/tranny's center of gravity is probably a bit forward of the bellhousing, lifting it from that point may be a bit wobbly. Guess I can try it and see if it's can lift it to the height needed and hold it securely w/o getting in my way under the car. If not, it's off to the tool rental shop for the hoist. Or maybe buy one - I'm sure I'll need it again!