Engine Removal...Best Method
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Colorado
Ok guys, I finally got the break I was looking for. I am a 19 year old technician at a local shop. Ive been there for a year now and my boss is finally going to test my ability and let me try to swap a motor on my own. I have a 10 hour shift on saturday and I am hoping to have it in, out, and running. In the past I have helped our master tech, so I know of the basis of engine pulling but I wanted to ask some of you a bit more wise a few questions.
Truck I am swapping is a 2001 Ram 1500, 2wd, auto trans. truck DOES have AC. Is there anything really that tricky about pulling the motors out of these second gens? I have never been around when one has been done in one of these trucks. any good trucks or tips you could provide me, or any helpful advice? my main question is, is it easier on these trucks to pull the engine and trans out together, or just pull the engine and leave the trans in the truck?
I am a bit nervous and want to impress my boss as well as beat the flat rate for it (about 13 hours), so any advice helps. I am very ambitious about my career as an automotive tech and I hope this goes smoothly. I cant see it taking me 13 hours to pull it swap over the parts and get her back in but thats why I want to check with you guys! Any information is much appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.
Truck I am swapping is a 2001 Ram 1500, 2wd, auto trans. truck DOES have AC. Is there anything really that tricky about pulling the motors out of these second gens? I have never been around when one has been done in one of these trucks. any good trucks or tips you could provide me, or any helpful advice? my main question is, is it easier on these trucks to pull the engine and trans out together, or just pull the engine and leave the trans in the truck?
I am a bit nervous and want to impress my boss as well as beat the flat rate for it (about 13 hours), so any advice helps. I am very ambitious about my career as an automotive tech and I hope this goes smoothly. I cant see it taking me 13 hours to pull it swap over the parts and get her back in but thats why I want to check with you guys! Any information is much appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.
Champion
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: NorCal
Leveler costs $30-40 from Napa.....
Champion
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Central VA
Yup, defintely very helpful to have the leveler when installing the 'new' motor to get decent alignment with the back of the motor and the transmission, so that they will bolt up easier. You can pickup a leveler at Harbor Freight very reasonably, as noted below:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...ler-67441.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...ler-67441.html
Legend
Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Oklahoma
Yup, defintely very helpful to have the leveler when installing the 'new' motor to get decent alignment with the back of the motor and the transmission, so that they will bolt up easier. You can pickup a leveler at Harbor Freight very reasonably, as noted below:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...ler-67441.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...ler-67441.html
If you're going to suggest tools, try to stick with quality and not the one-time use garbage from Harbor Freight.
Champion
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Central VA
Not all Harbor Freight tools are garbage. I have their larger leveler and have used it for many years without an issue. Painting all tools from Harbor Freight as 'garbage' is not wise, however, each person has their own opinion.. This thought could be a topic all of its own...
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Well guys I thought I will give an update. I came in saturday with a big cup of coffee and a rested head ready to knock this thing out. Before I even racked the truck I pulled the valve cover....sludged up WAY worse that the motor that is coming out. Needless to say I refused to put it in and my boss was happy that I didnt put the motor in before realizing it was bad. We are still looking for another used engine...a week later...that fits the customers budget. Thinking we might go to a local wrecker and pull it ourselves. Ill keep you posted and thank you for all the comments so far.