Rod bearing took a S***

[speedemongtp]

Now what? Do i have to pull the motor an if so out the top or out the bottom? My dads been a mechanic, diesel and gasoline for over 25 years but he still doesn't know everything an has never pulled a 3800 so any help will be greatly appreciated by both of us as he will be helping me with the job.

 

[Bio248]

motor comes out the top.

 

[speedemongtp]

Thats what i thought. thanks bio. Any tips or tricks on pulling the motor?

 

[minichopper6hp]

not really, pretty straight shot. did you have an oil pressure gauge?

 

[speedemongtp]

No but i dont believe i was loosing any but im gonna be getting 1 soon. i was gonna be getting 1 this week but now i have to fix the motor before i go spending money on another gauge

 

[speedemongtp]

My dad seems to think i have to unbolt the tranny an torque converter before i can pull the motor. Yes or no?

 

[speedemongtp]

nvm found a writeup on pulling the motor

 

[minichopper6hp]

you can leave the tranny and pull the motor no problem, lots of room

 

[blueguy]

Have fun with the 3 flywheel bolts...I LOVE THEM

 

[Bio248]

Have fun with the 3 flywheel bolts...I LOVE THEM

those are cake compared to the ***** bolt.

 

[speedemongtp]

Thanks guys. any suggestions or tips on reaching these bolts?

 

[Scimmia]

For the flywheel bolts, have a friend use a breaker bar on the crank to rotate it so you can see one and to hold it still while you remove that bolt. Then rotate for the next one. Not bad at all. On the b!tch bolt, take the diff bracket completely off and you'll be able to see it on the bell housing. A couple of feet worth of extensions and a breaker bar should get it off without too much drama.