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ITo save yourself some frustration, you can re-install the motor with all of the accessories attached. I pulled mine out and reinstalled it this way. The exhaust header needs to come off, the transmission, and the AC compressor. Then all of the vacuum hoses, coolant lines, fuel feed and return. Unplug the engine wiring harness from the ECU and pass the whole thing through the firewall into the engine bay. It's definitely easier to plug all of those things back in with the motor out of the car.
[QUOTE=2QYK4U,Dec 16 2007, 06:18 AM] I would think it would take longer seeing as how you need to be concerned with torque specs for each part, which means you are consulting the Helm's manual more.
Originally Posted by SC_Highlander,Dec 16 2007, 09:57 AM
ITo save yourself some frustration, you can re-install the motor with all of the accessories attached. I pulled mine out and reinstalled it this way. The exhaust header needs to come off, the transmission, and the AC compressor. Then all of the vacuum hoses, coolant lines, fuel feed and return. Unplug the engine wiring harness from the ECU and pass the whole thing through the firewall into the engine bay. It's definitely easier to plug all of those things back in with the motor out of the car.
I was planning on putting most of the accessories back on the motor before dropping the engine back in. I was hoping that I could attach the turbo manifold and turbo as well. Do you think that is possible? I didn't think about removing the engine wiring harness and connecting everything before the engine is dropped back in. Good idea!
^ I removed the A/C system back when the car was N/A. I recently removed the entire heating system as well. So, there are several items that I don't have to worry about.
In order to remove the Full-Race turbo kit, I needed to jack up the passenger side of the engine a few inches. I am hoping that I could attach the manifold and turbo prior to dropping the engine because it would be a lot easier. I was thinking that, since the engine will be "dangling" from a cherry picker, I could move it from side to side as necessary when dropping it back in. Does that sound possible?
Prior to dropping the engine back in I am having the underhood fuse box relocated to under my dashboard. I removed the passenger side airbag, and I think that area is perfect for the fusebox. I am also going to have all the screw holes filled-in and that area repainted. Once it is finished it will look like nothing was there in the first place.
Prior to dropping the engine back in I am having the underhood fuse box relocated to under my dashboard. I removed the passenger side airbag, and I think that area is perfect for the fusebox. I am also going to have all the screw holes filled-in and that area repainted. Once it is finished it will look like nothing was there in the first place.
im just wondering how you are going to do that? i would like to do the same thing as well
Your biggest challenge will probably be disconnecting the trans from the engine. Make sure that you get each and every bolt and make sure you remember where each bolt goes because they can be different sizes. Once you disconnect the trans from the engine itself, verify that you have everything disconnect and raise the engine out slowly and make sure nothing gets caught. I had a friend who was unable to disconnect the engine and trans on his '86 Corolla SR5 and he just pulled the engine out with the trans from the top so that might be another possibility if you're unable to disconnect the engine and trans.
