Pulling engine

[Dave5.0]

Hey I'm new on here and I already have some questions. To start, when I pull the engine is it better to remove with the mounts on the block or just remove hardware off the mounts. I have already tried to remove nuts off the stud and it's a royal pita lol . just looking for some thoughts.....

 

[ivan12]

I usually use a couple of extensions and some 1/2" drive sockets with a breaker bar or impact gun depending on the angle. Just take it out any way you can, but I do recommend putting the engine mounts on before you drop it back in as this will give you a better chance to slide in place the first time.

 

[g36 monkey]

I thought removing the nuts on the stud was the easiest thing to do. I had to do it a number of times on mine lol.

 

[Musturd]

Undo it on the studs yea it sucks you can only turn the nylock but a half a turn at a time usually an it's uncomfortable if ur on the ground but it has to be done

 

[rz5.0]

Coming out I take all them off

 

[g36 monkey]

I found them easy to turn, but as stated could only get a bit at a time. See if you can find the size nut, then get a ratcheting wrench in that size. will speed up the process

 

[castine917]

I do which ever way the tools I have at hand will do easier.

 

[Dave5.0]

Thanks guys im gonna try again tonight..

 

[lutter94]

I left my mounts on the whole time.....

 

[Musturd]

Yea do do we you just gotta undo the studs but honestly I just drop the k member normally takes no time

 

[g36 monkey]

I've never done that method, but I am a sissy girl and feel like I'm going to screw something up.

 

[rz5.0]

If you have a lift you could drop it. I took all of loose cus I didnt want anything getting cought I left all my ac stuff hook up and tranny came out also..

 

[Dave5.0]

Hey guys I got them tonight no problem. I just used the stud method.I think last time I tried I was just running out of patience lol. Thanks for the pointers . This forum is great!

 

[twovalveterror]

it's amazing what stepping away for a while and coming back will do for you. throwing tools helps also....

 

[Dave5.0]

oh I threw my fair share tools before lol