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Engine Out
« on: 05 March 2007, 19:50:29 »
ok guys. think the v6 in my motor has to many problems to fix and it would be cheaper to swap out for another... so what needs removing to get it out? obv firstly removing the gearbox...

so far i have figured out:
  • Exhaust manifold
  • Coolant pipes (to rad)
  • Fuel Lines
  • Air Intake
  • Vac Lines

what else needs removing? any easy way of figuring out where the vac lines go back in? lol

thanks. Rob
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #1 on: 05 March 2007, 20:00:21 »
 :y  hi rob
         when i took my 2.0l engine out i labelled everything up
  with numbers 1 on the vac pipe and the other no 1 on where it came off
  made it a lot easier when putting back...
   good luck  :y :y  mick
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #2 on: 05 March 2007, 20:02:01 »
I expect the manifolds stay on, since removing the engine is one of only a few ways to change the EM gaskets.
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #3 on: 05 March 2007, 20:02:39 »
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ok guys. think the v6 in my motor has to many problems to fix and it would be cheaper to swap out for another... so what needs removing to get it out? obv firstly removing the gearbox...

so far i have figured out:
  • Exhaust manifold
  • Coolant pipes (to rad)
  • Fuel Lines
  • Air Intake
  • Vac Lines

what else needs removing? any easy way of figuring out where the vac lines go back in? lol

thanks. Rob
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #4 on: 05 March 2007, 20:07:35 »
Manifolds stay on..

drop the downpipes..

bagpipes and rad out, so you don't damage it

all coolant hoses / fuel lines / vac pipes outta the way

all electricals, (don't forget crank sensor)..

Airbox assembly and all intake stuff off..

Scuttle off

Don't forget coolant hoses at the back, inc the one that feeds the HBV

Not a difficult job, but a time comsuming one.


On re-fitting, make sure the manifolds are held on securely with new gaskets and new studs if you like...

While engine is out, is a good time to do a lot of thigs that are usually hard to get it.. you could pop a new timing belt kit and water pump on the donor engine too

Unfortunately I can't offer you an Engine.. because I need the heads off mine for when I get a project Elite...
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« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2007, 21:36:47 »
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Unfortunately I can't offer you an Engine.. because I need the heads off mine for when I get a project Elite...


Build it to use 98 RON juice and get better efficiency
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2007, 22:02:52 »
how'd you do that then MI?? be interesting...
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« Reply #7 on: 05 March 2007, 22:06:54 »
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how'd you do that then MI?? be interesting...
2.5 heads have lower volume -> higher CR.
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« Reply #8 on: 05 March 2007, 22:19:31 »
oh rite, cheers theolodian. probably wont take that on then... got enough on my plate doing the engine. starting on sat afternoon working through and finishing hopfully sun night (mon morining at the latest.) is it possible in that time scale? anyone available this weekend who'd be able to help out for a bit lol?  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: 05 March 2007, 23:05:31 »
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oh rite, cheers theolodian. probably wont take that on then... got enough on my plate doing the engine. starting on sat afternoon working through and finishing hopfully sun night (mon morining at the latest.) is it possible in that time scale? anyone available this weekend who'd be able to help out for a bit lol?  ;)
The g/f is out of town w/e of the 25th, not free other than then.  ::)

Do the EM gaskets, studs.

Should be readily doable in that timescale with a hoist.  Get sleep.
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« Reply #10 on: 05 March 2007, 23:32:42 »
lol no one i know has a hoist, so were usin a forklift truck haha  ;D is it easier to drop the autobox first or to lift it all out in one? (workling over a pit btw)
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« Reply #11 on: 05 March 2007, 23:48:58 »
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how'd you do that then MI?? be interesting...

As Theo says :D

You get a bit more power, James is also thinking of using gas which means you can afford high octane petrols for warm up, as Propane is well over 100RON

I am thinking of recon 2.5 heads and 3.0 cams on mine as I want a lot more CR
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« Reply #12 on: 06 March 2007, 10:18:30 »
Print out the method from TIS (I did give you a copy) and tick off each bit as you do it. Worked for me on the Senator.
Quote "lol no one i know has a hoist," Muppet ::)
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #13 on: 06 March 2007, 10:46:44 »
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Manifolds stay on..

drop the downpipes..

bagpipes and rad out, so you don't damage it

all coolant hoses / fuel lines / vac pipes outta the way

all electricals, (don't forget crank sensor)..

Airbox assembly and all intake stuff off..

Scuttle off

Don't forget coolant hoses at the back, inc the one that feeds the HBV

Not a difficult job, but a time comsuming one.


On re-fitting, make sure the manifolds are held on securely with new gaskets and new studs if you like...

While engine is out, is a good time to do a lot of thigs that are usually hard to get it.. you could pop a new timing belt kit and water pump on the donor engine too

Unfortunately I can't offer you an Engine.. because I need the heads off mine for when I get a project Elite...

You make it sound so easy James!  ::)

If I win the lotto, fancy removing the 2.2 lump in mine and shoe horn in a 6.0 V8 from the Monaro? And just for good measure, supercharge it!  :D
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Re: Engine Out
« Reply #14 on: 06 March 2007, 18:21:11 »
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Print out the method from TIS (I did give you a copy) and tick off each bit as you do it. Worked for me on the Senator.
Quote "lol no one i know has a hoist," Muppet ::)

Oh  :-[ forgot you did. may need to borrow it though. as the lad who's workshop i was going to be using is possibly goin away this weekend and i need it done by the begining of next week (so i can get shot of the BMW, gawd its horrible)

again. an appeal for help from anyone who's free....
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