Gas Engine Removal

This past weekend Jori and I started to remove the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE).  It's on the floor, tranny still attached and exhaust still attached due to rusty nasty bolts.  Hacksaw or cutting wheel may be required at this point.  We previously tried to drive the car to a mechanic + buyer who wanted to remove the engine and tow it back.  Instead we made it 5 miles down the road and the timing belt came off and we called AAA to get a lift back here.  The 1 ton engine hoist from Harbor Freight has proved itself to be more than adequate for the job, especially at the slim price of $140.

After disconnecting many items from the motor we released the motor mounts (prematurely) and then had to deal with a rusty exhaust , 1 stripped axle bolt and a clutch cable with the motor suspended.  Due to jack stands and engine hoist legs, there was little room to move around under the car and things looks grim!  Finally we removed the sway bar so the exhaust could just drop with the engine, also we bought a "triple square" hex-style tool which is the proper tool for the small axle bolts.  A 6 point Torx only appears to be good enough, but it is not!

Today I may get out there and unscrew the tranny from the engine so I can take measurements and make sure that the drawings used to fabricate my aluminum adapter plate were in fact the same dimensions as my tranny.  (you gotta love that word tranny)

adios

The engine is out from under the car. However it is still connected to the exhaust. Now do we wash our work clothes or keep them filthy for the next step? Josh's headband was a success, it kept the hair out of his face and the grease out of his hair. Must remember to buy a nailbrush and some soap that does not dry our hands out.

Lasher, where is my dinner. Will you have coffee or beer? Are you asking me? BEER of course it smells better and it tastes better on your lips.