Removing Engine help!

guy · 03-08-2010, 09:59 PM

Hey guys I'm going to be pulling the motor out tomorrow (real last minute lol) and wondering if there's anything I need to know before hand.

I've done a couple swaps, but it was in a Civic and CRX. Is there anything different? Anything special needs to be done? maybe a DIY?

From the looks of it, it's easier pulling the motor from the top and just pop the axles from tranny.

prelude1897 · 03-08-2010, 10:51 PM

if you've already pulled a motor from a civic and crx, you'll basicly doing the same thing in a Prelude. Unhook all the wiring, axles, motor mounts, and pull it out

71dsp · 03-08-2010, 11:08 PM

Make sure you don't forget about the PSP connector.

A load leveler will make your life much, much easier.

I usually remove the rear engine mount bracket completely. It'll make life easier. Same with the alternator bracket, as it can poke a nice hole in the radiator if you're not careful.

guy · 03-09-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prelude1897

if you've already pulled a motor from a civic and crx, you'll basicly doing the same thing in a Prelude. Unhook all the wiring, axles, motor mounts, and pull it out

hey what up its john's (red boosted lude) lil bro haha.

well looks like we're in a little bind, cant get ahold of a hoist

dropping it from the bottom looks like a bitch...lol

Dfwbb6 · 03-09-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by guy

hey what up its john's (red boosted lude) lil bro haha.

well looks like we're in a little bind, cant get ahold of a hoist

dropping it from the bottom looks like a bitch...lol

Its a pita if you cant get the car raised to a certain level. Last time i did it was at a shop and hydraulic lift helped a lot.

guy · 03-09-2010, 05:09 PM

Got a hoist...but now I'm having problem with getting the axle out of the tranny

Got the driver side out of the intermediate shaft, but tranny side doesnt want to budge.

71dsp · 03-09-2010, 06:20 PM

Wedge a pry bar between the trans and the driveshaft then give it a good whack with a dead blow. It should pop right out.

guy · 03-09-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71dsp

Wedge a pry bar between the trans and the driveshaft then give it a good whack with a dead blow. It should pop right out.

i have a pry bar like this http://www.directbuildingproducts.co...0bar%20set.jpg but thicker, still wont come off. tried hammering what i could but theres no room. its like a 1-2mm out of the tranny, but doesnt want to go any further. never had this much trouble with axles before lol....

71dsp · 03-09-2010, 07:21 PM

I used similar pry bars. No problems at all. You need to hit the pry bar like you're trying to drive it further into the gap between the driveshaft and the trans, don't hit it like a lever. All that does is deflect the pry bar. I've never had one pop out by hitting it that way.

Don't hit too hard. If you really smack it, you're going to either ding the driveshaft or you're going to break the aluminum lip on the trans (I've seen both happen). That's why I recommend a deadblow and not a mimi-sledge.

guy · 03-09-2010, 07:28 PM

so wedge the bar in between the tranny and axle, force it out that way?

marcucci · 03-09-2010, 07:37 PM

You can also make a wood wedge and hammer it in. I find that I usually have to use two prybars and smack them in unison to get the thing out. Also be sure your pressure point is near the center of the axle and not the edge, otherwise you will be canting it sideways as you apply pressure and just work against yourself.

guy · 03-09-2010, 07:40 PM

Alright, I'll try it again in a little bit.

This is where I'm at now (dont mind the red dot)

Will go again after I eat...

71dsp · 03-09-2010, 08:09 PM

I'd try wedging it right where that red dot is and give it a good whack. If that doesn't work, you could try right in the middle. Just be careful.

guy · 03-09-2010, 10:11 PM

sweet i got. just had to get a bigger wedge.

prelude1897 · 03-11-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy

hey what up its john's (red boosted lude) lil bro haha.

well looks like we're in a little bind, cant get ahold of a hoist

dropping it from the bottom looks like a bitch...lol

What up yO! Does John still have his Prelude? Damn, if you guys didn't live so far, I'd let you use my engine hoist.

guy · 03-11-2010, 12:35 PM

yeah but its getting sold lol. found a buddy's dad that had a hoist so its all good.

Dfwbb6 · 03-11-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by guy

yeah but its getting sold lol. found a buddy's dad that had a hoist so its all good.

he has been trying to sell for 3yrs now IIRC

guy · 03-11-2010, 01:11 PM

LOL....damn everyone knows. its his own fault really, can't make up his mind. one week he wants it sold, next week he doesnt.

Dfwbb6 · 03-11-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy

LOL....damn everyone knows. its his own fault really, can't make up his mind. one week he wants it sold, next week he doesnt.

what happened? blew motor? or going back stock?

guy · 03-11-2010, 01:40 PM

going back to stock and sell i guess

Dfwbb6 · 03-11-2010, 05:21 PM

Did he finally get a GT-R?

03-08-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	Removing Engine help! Hey guys I'm going to be pulling the motor out tomorrow (real last minute lol) and wondering if there's anything I need to know before hand. I've done a couple swaps, but it was in a Civic and CRX. Is there anything different? Anything special needs to be done? maybe a DIY? From the looks of it, it's easier pulling the motor from the top and just pop the axles from tranny.

03-08-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
prelude1897 Retrofit Pimp Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TX Posts: 924	if you've already pulled a motor from a civic and crx, you'll basicly doing the same thing in a Prelude. Unhook all the wiring, axles, motor mounts, and pull it out __________________ 97 Prelude-Wrecked 00 Prelude-Daily Driver 99 Prelude-RHD Prelude 98 Prelude-Parts Car-SOLD Retrofit service/pics http://www.myspace.com/bceretrofits

03-08-2010, 11:08 PM	#3
71dsp I am The Great Cornholio Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 6,023	Make sure you don't forget about the PSP connector. A load leveler will make your life much, much easier. I usually remove the rear engine mount bracket completely. It'll make life easier. Same with the alternator bracket, as it can poke a nice hole in the radiator if you're not careful. __________________ Billy - 98 Prelude #27 PTB NASA TX Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money. -- Margaret Thatcher You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois. Because if I'm a child, do you know what that makes you? A pedophile. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand here and be lectured by a pervert. -- Peter from Family Guy

03-09-2010, 06:20 PM	#7
71dsp I am The Great Cornholio Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 6,023	Wedge a pry bar between the trans and the driveshaft then give it a good whack with a dead blow. It should pop right out. __________________ Billy - 98 Prelude #27 PTB NASA TX Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money. -- Margaret Thatcher You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois. Because if I'm a child, do you know what that makes you? A pedophile. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand here and be lectured by a pervert. -- Peter from Family Guy

03-09-2010, 07:21 PM	#9
71dsp I am The Great Cornholio Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 6,023	I used similar pry bars. No problems at all. You need to hit the pry bar like you're trying to drive it further into the gap between the driveshaft and the trans, don't hit it like a lever. All that does is deflect the pry bar. I've never had one pop out by hitting it that way. Don't hit too hard. If you really smack it, you're going to either ding the driveshaft or you're going to break the aluminum lip on the trans (I've seen both happen). That's why I recommend a deadblow and not a mimi-sledge. __________________ Billy - 98 Prelude #27 PTB NASA TX Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money. -- Margaret Thatcher You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois. Because if I'm a child, do you know what that makes you? A pedophile. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand here and be lectured by a pervert. -- Peter from Family Guy

03-09-2010, 05:09 PM	#6
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	Got a hoist...but now I'm having problem with getting the axle out of the tranny Got the driver side out of the intermediate shaft, but tranny side doesnt want to budge.

03-09-2010, 07:28 PM	#10
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	so wedge the bar in between the tranny and axle, force it out that way?

03-09-2010, 07:37 PM	#11
marcucci Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 3,190	You can also make a wood wedge and hammer it in. I find that I usually have to use two prybars and smack them in unison to get the thing out. Also be sure your pressure point is near the center of the axle and not the edge, otherwise you will be canting it sideways as you apply pressure and just work against yourself. __________________ Proud Sponsor of - http://www.ntpog.org - http://www.s2000.org 2001 Silverstone Metallic S2000

03-09-2010, 07:40 PM	#12
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	Alright, I'll try it again in a little bit. This is where I'm at now (dont mind the red dot) Will go again after I eat... Last edited by guy; 03-09-2010 at 08:04 PM.

03-09-2010, 08:09 PM	#13
71dsp I am The Great Cornholio Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 6,023	I'd try wedging it right where that red dot is and give it a good whack. If that doesn't work, you could try right in the middle. Just be careful. __________________ Billy - 98 Prelude #27 PTB NASA TX Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money. -- Margaret Thatcher You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois. Because if I'm a child, do you know what that makes you? A pedophile. And I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand here and be lectured by a pervert. -- Peter from Family Guy

03-09-2010, 10:11 PM	#14
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	sweet i got. just had to get a bigger wedge.

03-11-2010, 12:35 PM	#16
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	yeah but its getting sold lol. found a buddy's dad that had a hoist so its all good.

03-11-2010, 01:11 PM	#18
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	LOL....damn everyone knows. its his own fault really, can't make up his mind. one week he wants it sold, next week he doesnt.

03-11-2010, 01:40 PM	#20
guy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewisville Posts: 18	going back to stock and sell i guess

03-11-2010, 05:21 PM	#21
Dfwbb6 Ludeless in Dallas Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW Area Posts: 2,302	Did he finally get a GT-R? __________________ "H series come with something from the factory called the "reliability fairy" once you take an H series apart, the fairy escapes."

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