Engine Pull ?
10-10-2010, 05:43 PM
#1
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Engine Pull ?
I'm about ready to pull the engine from my '84. Just one last step remaining before it's ready to come out. I'm at the point, where all I have left to do (aside from removing the 8 bolts that hold the block to the mounts) is separate the bellhousing & flex plate from the block & flywheel. I am wondering, however, if I need to remove the heat shields and support the TT with s jack prior to removal of the bellhousing. I would think, otherwise, that the TT & bellhousing would just crash to the ground or is it supported some other way? Anyone BTDT and have any advise on the situation?
10-10-2010, 07:52 PM
#2
Nordschleife Master
You need to support the torque tube. I'll use a jack at first and then tie it to the body as sometimes I'll want to lift/lower the car with the engine out.
Remember the wiring harness on the crossmember below the left-side exhaust manifold. According to a recent survey, 75% of first-time engine pulls involve lifting the body by that harness.
Remember the wiring harness on the crossmember below the left-side exhaust manifold. According to a recent survey, 75% of first-time engine pulls involve lifting the body by that harness.