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 Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
#1036018
10/13/11 06:05 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 50
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached or just engine? the bell housing bolts look to be a son of gun to get to....any tips or tricks?
1990 SWB 3.0
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: crazyhal]
#1036019
10/13/11 06:11 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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IIRC, others mentioned you need to use a combination of U-joints and extensions to get to those bolts but then again that may have been for the 2.6L. I'm sure others have taken out their 3.0L though so they should chime in. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: crazyhal]
#1036020
10/13/11 06:20 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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Great time to install a body lift. Even if you don't do that, it'd probably be worth your time to just undo the body mount bolts and jack the body off the frame a bit. Might add an hour to the project if you're taking your time.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: crazyhal]
#1036021
10/13/11 06:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 73
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Once I had my engine fully detached from everything (except for the trans) and hanging on the engine hoist, I was able to wiggle it around enough to easily get to all of the bell-housing bolts.
You might need to detach the trans from the frame too, to make it more wiggle-able.
steve
90 LWB Montero, 3.0 V6 EFI SOHC, MT, original owner
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: stevec]
#1036022
10/13/11 09:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,413
Body Damage is Cool
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Wobble extensions and open-end/closed/end wrenches.
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: dadrab]
#1036023
10/14/11 04:10 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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Remove the tcase from the tranny. Let the tranny output drop. Go over the top of the tcase with lotsa extensions with at least one wobble at the socket end. You can't see jack, so a helper with skinny hands to noodle the socket onto the bolt is nice. I have a pretty good average of hitting it unaided, but I think that's luck.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: fasteddy]
#1036024
10/14/11 07:07 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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For the two 4-doors I've parted, I removed the engine first, then dropped the trans & t-case while still attached to the cross member. Once the trans/t-case was down, I jacked up the left side of the frame and pulled the assemblies out. Took about 1 hour on the first car, 3 on the second due to more things needing removal (auto vs. stick).
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: rxinhed]
#1036025
10/14/11 07:28 AM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 50
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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im just changing engine and clutch......i would rather tranny/transfer case stay in truck. maybe lifting body is the way to go?
1990 SWB 3.0
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: crazyhal]
#1036026
10/15/11 12:11 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
Web Wheeler
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Once the lower intake is off, the engine is easily unbolted from the top of the bellhousing. Once the exhaust crossover is unbolted and the starter removed, the side and bottom bellhousing bolts are easy.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: Remove gen1 engine 3.0 with trans and transfer case attached?
[Re: FrankR]
#1036027
10/15/11 02:57 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Mudrunner
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Ratcheting wrenches ,multiple extensions & swivels make it "easier".....I removed the radiator & all the goodies from the front of the engine for extra clearance... Good luck! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Va_Stumpy
89 Raider
"Never judge horsepower by exhaust"
3.0
automatic
stock as a rock
Dual Bouncy Seats
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