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Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:21 am
by Kevin Murray
Check for oil cooler leaks, replace o rings? Check fan for loose potential grenading blades? replace oil filter flex lines and crush gaskets on the oil tee off the crankcase?

Instead of screwing around with wire on the upper engine bolt near the starter, weld a piece of rod to the head of the bolt to prevent rotation. Someone on the board was making them, but it takes less tan a minute with the mig and you'll never curse at engine removal again.

Kevin Murray
Schaumburg, IL
1954 Pre A
1961 Alfa Sprint Speciale
1935 Packard Sedan Convertible
1957 BMW Isetta (sold!)
1954 RR Silver Wraith (sold!)

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:58 am
by Martin Benade
I have to agree with Rick- his idea is just as important as the more car-centric ones.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 6:52 pm
by Bob Lee
david meyers wrote:
> Hello, I'm reaching out to all the 356 "Veterans", on behalf of
> first-timers like myself who could use some tips/advice, do's and don'ts, etc ,during
> or after this process.
>
> Although my 64C has given "birth" before ...and I will have a some what
> experienced "mid-wife" assisting, I'm a little nervous about being a first
> time "daddy"...like when the engine pops out , what if I don't snip the
> fuel line just right and she "bleeds" to death???
>
> okok, I know I'm sick<big grin here> I was thinking of things like throw-out
> bearing/clutch, doing both heads even though I only seem to have only one leaky
> exhaust valve ,etc,etc
> ....I just don't want to kick myself after the engine goes back in with a
> "coulda/woulda/shoulda," ....it would have been so easy and much cheaper
> while out.
>
> many thanks, in advance to, AND from the members like me,
> I haven't seen any threads on this subject , or are there?
> david

Dave,
Get behind the wheel and make motor sounds and pretend your shifting that way you wont miss not being able to drive it while the motor is out.

Back under my rock I go
Bob Lee
346 Registry member 16135
356 Club of SC
912 Registry member 5888-R

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:57 pm
by Tom Hudson
You can buy a bolt replacement..for one of the engine bolts... replace the one that you have to snake your arm up over the transmission.
One of the vendors / guys on this list makes & sells a custom bolt... it won't turn as you take the nut off with a long wrench down the back side between the trans and engine.
... this bolt replacment is money-in-the bank (trust me).

Tom
www.project356.com

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:28 am
by Paul Hatfield
When doing the trans mounts, it is only two more bolts to remove the hoop and give it a good cleaning. Makes the area look neat and tidy.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:01 pm
by Vic Skirmants
Paul!!!
You'll never get the engine back in with the upper bolts in wrong!!!

OK, I see you changed the photo. To avoid confusing others, that is correct.
Carry on.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:13 pm
by Paul Hatfield
Ok Eagle-Eye! That was years ago and I forgot that I later changed the orientation.
Jez- Can't get anything by you.
Paul

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:19 pm
by C J Murray
Paul- What Vic means is that the upper through bolts that hold the trans mounts to the trans are installed incorrectly. The head needs to be inside the bell housing and the nut outside bearing against the mount. The flywheel will interfere with the bolts the way you have it now.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:22 pm
by Paul Hatfield
Yes, it is changed. See my post above.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:36 pm
by Vic Skirmants
Nag, nag, nag. :P

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:06 am
by AndrejBizjak
Roger Shapiro wrote:Let's sub title this thread "what is not so easy with engine IN the car"
First choice - get those two upper bolts to stay in place whilst replacing the engine. Hose clamp and glue, weld on washer, wire the two bolts to the trans housing.
Second - install a full flow oil filter - you will never regret it.
Thirdly - redo the engine walls with new "insulation." It is a definite PITA to do with the engine in.
Hope I'm not to late
Roger Shapiro
Hi, I am a first timer too and at this time my engine ist out. I have to remove all insulation in engine and luggage compartment. My question is, where can I find equally insulation quality for replacement?

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:05 am
by Vic Skirmants
Check the Classified section. I think "The Parts Shop" has it.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:48 am
by Matthew Devereux
Kevin Murray wrote:....Instead of screwing around with wire on the upper engine bolt near the starter, weld a piece of rod to the head of the bolt to prevent rotation. Someone on the board was making them, but it takes less tan a minute with the mig and you'll never curse at engine removal again.....
I've got to remember to do that this time. I usually use vice grips on the driver's side and get by with just fiddling on the passenger side.

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:09 am
by AndrejBizjak
vic skirmants wrote:Check the Classified section. I think "The Parts Shop" has it.

This parts are to expensive, building an outlaw and no concours winner. Thank you anyway for your reply.

Anybody with cheaper solution?

Re: What To Do While the Engine is Out Of the Car?

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:26 am
by Nathan Ward
vic skirmants wrote:Paul!!!
You'll never get the engine back in with the upper bolts in wrong!!!

I assume my top two bolts are backwards then? Or did Paul change his picture? To think I just stumbled on this post, likely saved me hours!! Thanks!