[Vwdiesel] dropping engine - order of mount removal?

[Rudy]

I connect the sling to the Engine pick points on the Head.  Just about
directly above Injector #3 will pick the Engine and Transmission level.  I
remove the Radiator, Alternator and Belts and Pulleys but not the Timing
Belt, this gives you more room on that end of the Engine.  First completely
remove the rear Transmission Mount, hook up the Engine Crane and take the
weight off the mounts, remove the Front Mount, raise the Crane enough to
take the Bolts out of the Left and Right Mounts.

I start by tilting the Engine and Transmission till the Transmission Mount
drops out, lift a little till the Passenger side lifts out of the Mount on
the Frame and then lift a little and tilt till the you can pull the Intake
Manifold clear of the firewall and then tilt it till you can pull the
Transmission end ahead of the Battery Tray and lift.  When the Transmission
end is clear of the Battery Tray you can start to level Engine and
Transmission.  When its clear of everything I level it and lift it out over
the Radiator Support and pull it clear of the Car.

Hope this help, If I can help let me know and I'll respond in Private Mail.

Rudy  

-----Original Message-----
From: William A. Thompson [mailto:twogreek at cedarcomm.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:08 PM
To: Rudy
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] dropping engine - order of mount removal?

I've only had to drop a couple engines down and out in my Rabbits. Jacking
the car up onto stands is a royal PITA.

Son somehow introduced one of his Rabbit's rod ends to the world outside the
block, so I'm looking at doing an engine R&R with him soon.

I've never seen discussion of any detail as to how to go about pulling out
the top. Would you describe in more detail your experience with doing it
backasswards? <grin>

I'm assuming you yank engine, bolt ons, and tranny together? Perhaps also
with the intake and exhaust down to that PITA tailpipe clamp still on?

Does your sling's auger tilt side to side like mine does?

Which end of the engine do you tilt lower as you entice the engine & tranny
up and out?

In the process do you find yourself needing to significantly tilt in the
other axis (fore & aft)?

How tight a fit while coming out/going in? Do you find yourself pulling any
other engine compartment obstructions?

What say other's here?

I lurk here a lot and have learned a bunch.
Amongst the many pearls I've gleaned here was the PDF file on the IP reseal
with great pictures.
Made me reconsider the intimidation factor. I'll attempt a full IP reseal
myself 'cause it doesn't look any worse than rebuilding some carburetors
I've had apart.

Great group, dedicated knowledgeable members, gentlemen all around.

    ... Bill


----- Original Message -----
From: "Rudy" <petersenrudy at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] dropping engine - order of mount removal?


> You can, I've done it both ways.  With the
Engine Sling it's easier to take
> it out the top.  I find it easier to tie up the
Axels and not have to deal
> with them on removal and install.
>
> Rudy
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: Stephen Kraus
[mailto:ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 12:08 PM
> To: Rudy
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] dropping engine - order
of mount removal?
>
>
> I always thought you could just drop the engine
out from under the car?
>
>
> On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:47 AM, Rudy
<petersenrudy at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> You can take off the Rear Mount now then hook up
whatever you're going to
> use to lift/support the Engine and take off the
remaining two Mounts,
> doesn't matter which one first.
>
> I use a sling with an auger that moves the
purchase point to tilt the Engine
> however I want, works great, always out the top.
Good luck.
>
> Rudy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com
[mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Will Taygan
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:28 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] dropping engine - order of
mount removal?
>
> First time trying to remove an entire
engine/tranny. VW pickup.  The front
> mount was already disconnected, I've got it
drained and the electrical off,
> exhaust disconnected, I'm working on the inner
CV joints.
>
> What order is easiest for taking off the
remaining 3 mounts?
>
> Any other tips - it's going out the bottom.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will.
>
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