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Thread: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

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    Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    Which way is easier on a Spirit?

    Any tips on where to connect if pulling from the top?
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    Re: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    People do it both ways. I prefer the bottom as I have a hoist. hook on either side of the head then you can angle it up and out.
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    Re: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    I've done both...I find up and out easier.

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    Re: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    X2 on the up 'n out

    ---------- Post added at 12:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 PM ----------

    OOPZ, Guess I should have added that you need a friend for the R&R on the hood. That and which engine are you playing with? The grab points are way different depending on the # of pistons

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    Re: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    Quote Originally Posted by bigbarneycars View Post
    X2 on the up 'n out

    ---------- Post added at 12:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 PM ----------

    OOPZ, Guess I should have added that you need a friend for the R&R on the hood. That and which engine are you playing with? The grab points are way different depending on the # of pistons
    Hood is off already, this is a TIII

    Thanks for the input all, will let you know how it works out
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    TIII is a b**** to pull out the top. I've done it twice and every time is was a constant fight.

    I had to remove the trans mount bracket and front pulley and I literally had to power through almost bending stuff.
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    Re: Pulling Engine/Trans out the top or bottom?

    i was lucky through the top. Just keep the engine/trans at an angle trans pointed moredown. Slide transmission under mount then drop engine in. piece of cake I had to even do it one time cause i forgot to put my main seal in..... opppssssss

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