Engine

Engine Removal Tips

I'm starting the great journey of engine removal after yet another oil leak and I was wondering
if the list had some tips or tricks they could share with me. I'm following the shop manuals and
everything is going fine so far. I'll be glad when I put it back in knowing that I've had the
chance to closely inspect everything and replace anything that looks bad. Thanks.

Mark D.
Oak Green - '79 Manual



This is a deep well of things to trip over but if I was going to mention one thing it would be to
watch out for one cable attachment. It is on the drivers side (US) on the top of the cross
member near the rack. This is not accessible until you have the motor up about 3 or 4 inches.
As far as I could tell the fastener is not accessible unless you partially remove the rack. I cut
the damn cable clamp with diagonal cutters and will not replace with same. I think a
strategically located tie wrap as a replacement is a good solution for the reinstall phase but I
haven't gotten there yet.

Myself, JP Rodkey and Dave Lloyd are all good people to fire questions at. We've all BTDT.
Them more than I but fire away with any questions no matter how trivial.

Jay K.