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Engine swap advice???

bmx6454

bmx6454

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Alright well I just lost my engine, and there ain't no bringing it back... Spun rod 4...fml... Well I'm gonna be pullin one from the junk yard, and I've never dropped an engine in. I was hoping u guys new of all the things I need to make this happen. Obviously a good engine, and a puller. But what else?? Like gaskets, ect... And does the radiator need to come out??? Thanks in advance. Really appreciate it.
 


The swap itself is pretty straight-forward. Remove the oil filter adapter to make things easier. Don't forget about unbolting the torque convertor!
 
BTW, you'll need an oil filter housing gasket, and I recommend doing LIM gaskets at the same time. Make sure you get an engine with a warranty, too. It's worth it even if it's only a 30 day.
 
hitman92499 said:
BTW, you'll need an oil filter housing gasket, and I recommend doing LIM gaskets at the same time. Make sure you get an engine with a warranty, too. It's worth it even if it's only a 30 day.
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well, since the lim and uim's are new on my engine, i was gonna just swap those to the other motor along with new gaskets anyway. what about the seals between the engine and tranny?
 


im trying to be as cost efficient as possible. so im going to do the bare minimum for now. this was kinda an unexpected "dent" in my budget... and i always thought there was some kinda sela between the motor and tranny? what seals it then? lol
 
There are no seals between the engine and tranny. The block of the engine is bare metal against the bellhousing of the transmission. Theres no fluid flow between the engine and trans
 
Your probably thinking of the rear crankshaft seal as hitman said or the input shaft seal on the transmission. I'd just leave them be if they're not leaking....IMO ......If the seal is defective or put in wrong then you gotta pull a buncha s*** out again
 


You talking about an engine hoist (cherry picker) or a puller like for a harmonic balancer? I'm sure they rent a puller for a harmonic balancer. Not sure tho. Just calll them or maybe someone else on here knows....
 
possibly stupid question, but do any of you know if advance or auto zone rent pullers out??
engine hoist. cause thats gonna kill my engine budget if i gotta buy one out right lol
 
my dad and i did a swap on his 2000 GPGT back when he had it and we found that it was easier jacking the car up real high and lowering the engine to the floor and getting the new engine in the same way much easier than lifting it out and lowering the new one it. just a simple tip haha hope it helps
 


how high would i have to jack it up to make it clear the motor? and does the tranny have to come with it?
 
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