just a quick question...do u guys drop this motor through the bottom or pull it from the top?

 

I've never done it, but the two shops that I talked to about doing a swap both said they drop them (Through the bottom).

-PM

 

If you have a cherrypicker do it from the top. If not the bottom with a jack and a friend or two hanging around to watch and possibly help.

 

my dad owns a shop...so everything is there to do it, but just need to know which way is easier / faster...thanks guys appreciate it

 

well i prefer to drop... reason being is you dont want to scratch things when you lift it up top.

i've done both. and top is also more of a hassle if you dont have a leveler.

 

but which was easier?

 

 

Through the top, tis alot easier!

http://ds2000.fotopic.net/c550141.html

 

I would drop it through the bottom. Thats how I did it and I had no problem. Also you don't risk scratching or denting anything.

 

honestly dude... stop being such a puss and tackle the damn bitch you'd have it out by now.

 

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It depends on what equipment you have. Do you have a jack tall enough to jack up the front of the car so it goes over the motor?

I prefer coming from the top since I can see everything that might snag. A leveler works great, but if you chain it up with the transmission side lower, it's easier to maneuver it in. Drop the motor so the tranny goes under the left side frame, push the motor over to the left, then you should have room to drop the timing belt side.

[edit]D'oh! He wants to remove it?

I'd still pull it from the top. Again, it's easier to see what snags, vacuum lines, coolant hoses, etc.

 

man, we're not taking it out yet, waiting on the word from the customer...just wanted to find out the easiest/fastest way to do it...and that was a really helpful post..thanks, lol