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C4 ENGINE REMOVAL
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grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=704&p=981#p981
these instructions in the link above might help
USE sturdy jack stands, on all 4 corners and support the transmission securely before you un-bolt the engine, and try to work where its on a level & dry concrete floor for safety reasons
these instructions in the link above might help
USE sturdy jack stands, on all 4 corners and support the transmission securely before you un-bolt the engine, and try to work where its on a level & dry concrete floor for safety reasons
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gsdave
engineer
I don't see a way to remove them both as an assembly. Maybe if you removed the hood and were able to upll from the front. Removing the hood looks like a huge pain though.
On my LT1, I removed the engine and left the transmission in the car. It was a huge PITA to do that way. Part of that was how long the car was without an engine and having to work around the transmission support. It was very little more effort to remove the trans separately before the engine and would have made it much easier. I went ahead and removed it before putting the engine back in and it made it 100% easier (and faster).
On my LT1, I removed the engine and left the transmission in the car. It was a huge PITA to do that way. Part of that was how long the car was without an engine and having to work around the transmission support. It was very little more effort to remove the trans separately before the engine and would have made it much easier. I went ahead and removed it before putting the engine back in and it made it 100% easier (and faster).
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
one little TRICK you guys might not know for getting the hood hinges re-aligned?
Assuming the hoods aligned BEFORE you start,
you use a spray can of dark gray paint and lightly dust the hood hinge mount area before unbolting the hinges, its VERY obvious where the hinges must be replaced & realigned, when you go to re-install the hood/hinges later and a dusting with black paint covers all traces later
Assuming the hoods aligned BEFORE you start,
you use a spray can of dark gray paint and lightly dust the hood hinge mount area before unbolting the hinges, its VERY obvious where the hinges must be replaced & realigned, when you go to re-install the hood/hinges later and a dusting with black paint covers all traces later
grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
while your screwing around with the hood heres a 10 minute upgrade
once you get the hood open you might want to install emergency hood release cables
any good salt water fishing supply can get you the necessary stainless cable/leaders and crimp fittings
or
http://www.mcmaster.com/ctlg/DisplC...69560787957&ScreenWidth=1024&McMMainWidth=804
once you get the hood open you might want to install emergency hood release cables
any good salt water fishing supply can get you the necessary stainless cable/leaders and crimp fittings
or
http://www.mcmaster.com/ctlg/DisplC...69560787957&ScreenWidth=1024&McMMainWidth=804