Putting the engine back in

[Yellow 13]

Ive got 10 days off of work for summer-fall intersession. So I plan on fixing the rodknock in my moms car.

I can pull the engine out with the trans/head/block.

But whenever I go to put it back in I can never get the mounts to sit so I end up having to pull the head.

I did it once way back when, Is there a secret I dont know or something?

 

[Nick M]

I have a 3 foot 1/2 drive extension and impact universal sockets. That is the secret you don't know. That extension from Snap-On was $80, if my memory is correct. You can get a better price from just about anybody.

 

[Yellow 13]

How does that help you out?

The engines easy to get out. I cant seem to put it all back in as one piece though.

 

[chriso]

It';s all about the installation angle. I have an adjustable engine leveler that works wonders for just this type of installation. You can borrow it when your're ready. In fact, give me a call and I'll give you a hand.

 

[Nick M]

I was thinking of the top bellhousing bolts, which if you remove the head are easily accessable.

What car? Toyota says to remove the engine and trans together. When I was doing this before, I didn't do that, but I had a lift and an engine hoist. If the trans is still in, the motor mount will be tough to line up, since you also have to line up the trans.

 

[Yellow 13]

It';s all about the installation angle. I have an adjustable engine leveler that works wonders for just this type of installation. You can borrow it when your're ready. In fact, give me a call and I'll give you a hand.

My hoist lets me adjust the angle, but the head keeps hitting the fire wall. Im thinking I may just take the head off when I do it.

Im assuming it would be safe to reuse the HG since its been ran a total of maybe 3 mins.

BTW the cars lowered on eibachs so that may have something to do with it.

 

[mickyg]

If the transmission is hitting the ground when you're trying to re-install it, the eibachs could be your problem. However, I'd have thought you would have had similar issues getting it out in the first place!

 

[chriso]

Just raise the front of the car up a little extra due to the springs. You do not have to remove the head at all.

 

[Yellow 13]

Im just gonna go for it next week and hope it works out, if not ill take the head off.