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Title: Omega engine removal
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 July 2009, 19:40:16

Hi Guys

When changing an engine in a mig V6 auto - is it best practice to seperate the bellhousing and torque converter first - or is it easier to pull the whole lot out including gearbox?

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: Omegatoy on 21 July 2009, 19:46:49

definetly preferable to pull engine with gearbox out mate!!!
far easier than trying to get to the bellhousing bolts with it in and far easier to put together when both on the floor in front of you rather than trying to juggle the torque converter into place while lift ithe gearbox!!! :y

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: AndyVXR300 on 21 July 2009, 19:48:35

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definetly preferable to pull engine with gearbox out mate!!!
far easier than trying to get to the bellhousing bolts with it in and far easier to put together when both on the floor in front of you rather than trying to juggle the torque converter into place while lift ithe gearbox!!! :y

Ouch i know that feeling well...

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 July 2009, 19:53:44

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definetly preferable to pull engine with gearbox out mate!!!
far easier than trying to get to the bellhousing bolts with it in and far easier to put together when both on the floor in front of you rather than trying to juggle the torque converter into place while lift ithe gearbox!!! :y

Ouch i know that feeling well...

Don't you push the TC into the gearbox, ,and bolt it to the flex plate afterwards?

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 July 2009, 19:54:42

I am just wondering - if I am going to go to the extent of changing the engine in the beast - and have the autobox out of it,

Should I replace with a manual?  ::)

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: Ziad on 21 July 2009, 20:13:27

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I am just wondering - if I am going to go to the extent of changing the engine in the beast - and have the autobox out of it,

Should I replace with a manual?  ::)

Am sure that this would be a whole lot of fun!

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: Omegatoy on 21 July 2009, 22:14:23

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I am just wondering - if I am going to go to the extent of changing the engine in the beast - and have the autobox out of it,

Should I replace with a manual?  ::)

well im well known to be a great believer in sludge pumps sorry autos :'( NOT!!
yep manual for the win!!! :y

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: TheBoy on 21 July 2009, 22:17:56

Having changed an engine twice in quick succession, once with gearbox attached, once seperated, I have to agree with Omegatoy - pull them out together.

The time we split it, we must have spent 6 or 7 hours trying just to get the box to line up :o (with some very talented people)

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: MartinP on 21 July 2009, 22:25:03

I took the engine & gearbox out together ....


I did cut the bonnet slam panel out as well though  ::) ::)

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: The Red Baron on 21 July 2009, 22:31:59

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I took the engine & gearbox out together ....


I did cut the bonnet slam panel out as well though  ::) ::)

thats what i did aswell, complete with suspension & subframe. :)

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: semisheen on 21 July 2009, 22:51:22

I would rather align a gearbox to an engine than an engine to a gearbox …if you know what I mean

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: semisheen on 21 July 2009, 22:53:18

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definetly preferable to pull engine with gearbox out mate!!!
far easier than trying to get to the bellhousing bolts with it in and far easier to put together when both on the floor in front of you rather than trying to juggle the torque converter into place while lift ithe gearbox!!! :y

Ouch i know that feeling well...

Don't you push the TC into the gearbox, ,and bolt it to the flex plate afterwards?

Yes

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: semisheen on 21 July 2009, 22:54:55

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I am just wondering - if I am going to go to the extent of changing the engine in the beast - and have the autobox out of it,

Should I replace with a manual?  ::)

And yes again changed mine from auto to manual this weekend its the difrence between night & day

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: Omega man 2 on 21 July 2009, 22:56:58

Whats the difference in fitting/removing a manual v. auto :-/ When I pulled my engine out it wasn't bad pulling them out seperatly :-?

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: 924boy on 21 July 2009, 23:00:30

Glad i spotted this thread, as will be takin the engine out of my scrapper for james in the next few days! chopping bits of bodywork outta the way sounds like a good idea!  :y

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 July 2009, 23:04:52

If you could just check (as much as feasible) that all is good with the block/bores before I come, that would be great :)

If you pop the heads off, it will mean a) I can get it all in the Ashtray - and b) I Can re-build 'em, ready to be re-fitted with new gaskets.

The MV6 will roar once more  :y

Title: Re: Omega engine removal
Post by: 924boy on 21 July 2009, 23:07:49

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If you could just check (as much as feasible) that all is good with the block/bores before I come, that would be great :)

If you pop the heads off, it will mean a) I can get it all in the Ashtray - and b) I Can re-build 'em, ready to be re-fitted with new gaskets.

The MV6 will roar once more  :y

will do mate!  :y