To pull (the engine) or not to pull (the engine). That is the question Options

[robidunno]

As I'm removing the tranny to install a new clutch, is it better to remove the engine to replace seals/gaskets? I presently have no hoist or engine stand, but can access one. I'm getting a gasket set from Toyota to button this thing back up but don't know what would be easier. I know that it's alot easier to work on the engine outside of the car, but is it worth the time to pull it for that?

This post has been edited by robidunno: Dec 22, 2008 - 2:16 PM

[D-Man]

yes. also change the name of this thread. You've been warned

[RUNNIN-LOW]

yes. also change the name of this thread. You've been warned

HAAHAHA!!! but yeah anyways it works both ways you can pull the engine and do the head gakets and stuff or leave it in the car really up to u..i rather pull the whole engine..it makes life way easier..haha

[robidunno]

I didn't even think about that when I titled the thread... Should be better now.

D-man, I'm assuming you're saying yes to being worth pulling the engine?

This post has been edited by robidunno: Dec 22, 2008 - 2:22 PM

[D-Man]

Yes i am. Because these things can get tricky, depending on witch all ones you're changing. But if you're changing them ALL then it'd be easier than piecing out your engine from it's mount and replacing it all. And seeing as you're trying to get into the tranny as well; you'd might as well just pull the whole thing and be able to do what you've gotta do; rather than constantly hold yourself at uncomfortable positions, with little to no working room & light... plus trying to drop the tranny from under just so that you can disasemble the engine from the top as well? Might as well just pull the whole damn thing and get'r'done as they say.

So go ahead and:



Git'r'done




BTW: you're local Hi-Low or Pepboy's will rent you out a GOOD engine hoist for about $75.00.

And thanks for changing the name... I was about to have a field day on this thread

This post has been edited by D-Man: Dec 22, 2008 - 2:43 PM

[x_itchy_b_x]

I'm confused. your doing a clutch, correct? what gaskets are you replacing?

[lagos]

Honestly ..pull your whole motor and do the cam seal, crank, rear main, timing belt, water pump, etc...
Its a hell of a lot better to do it all at once with the engine out, then to have to go back in there again in a year or so.

[robidunno]

Yes, I'm doing the clutch. Right now I feel lucky to have driven it from the driveway to the shop out back because it slips SOOO much. Probably a new flywheel at the same time because how bad it feels. I'll see when I take her apart. I'm planning on doing it all at the same time. Head, intake, exhaust, valve cover... gaskets, and any seals that I come in contact with. The timing belt and water pump too. The motor's got 200,000 miles right now, so we'll see what more she can do.