Engine removal guidelines

[Tappy]

Hey Guys

Since i have to remove my engine and never done it before , i wrote up a manual for doing this (based on the haynes manual ) If you see anything missing or have additional info pls tell me so i can adjust the manual

this can be a guideline for averyone who hasnt done this before
BUT be aware this only covers the carburetted models with manual transmission

ENGINE REMOVAL
(for manual, carbureted cars)


1 . Disconnect the battery negative cable
2. Loosen the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the hood
4. Drain the cooling system
5. Remove the air cleaner.
6. disconnect the following:
a. Fuel inlet and return lines.
b. Fuel vapor line and vapor canister vacuum line
c. Choke heater hoses.
7. Label and disconnect the water temperature sender wires from the top of the cylinder head.
8. Disconnect the wires from the alternator and oil pressure sender.
9 Disconnect the primary wire(s) (thin wires) and coil wire (thick wire).
10. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the heater hoses at the firewall.
11. Disconnect the fuel return hose from the regulator. Disconnect the flexible hose from the metal line near the left wheel well.
12. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose Disconnect the wires from alternator, starter and oil pressure sender.
13. Label and disconnect the water temperature sender wires on top of the cylinder head.
14. Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the heater hoses at the right rear corner of the engine compartment.
15. Disconnect the engine ground wire from the rear of the right cam housing.
16. Remove the radiator
16a. Remove the thermostat and its hoses.
17. Remove the windshield washer container from the left wheel well (if so equipped).
18. Set the handbrake. Place the transmission in FIRST (manual)
19. Securely block both rear wheels so the car will not roll in either direction.
20. Jack up the front of the car and place it on jackstands.
21. On non-Turbos, detach the exhaust pipe from the manifold. Detach and remove the exhaust pipe bracket then pull the exhaust pipe down to separate it from the manifold.
22. Remove the starter.
23. Remove the lower inspection cover from the clutch housing (manual)
24. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts with a socket, universal adapter and long extension.
25: Remove the engine mount nuts through the access holes in the crossmember
26. Remove the jackstands and lower the front of the car to the ground
27. Place a jack beneath the transmission to support it. Use a block of wood between jack and transmission oil pan so the oil pan won’t collapse.
28. Attach a hoist to the engine. Portable hydraulic crane type hoists
29. Lift the engine, tilting, until the mount bolts clear the crossmember. Move the engine up and forward as necessary to separate it from the transmission.

CAUTION
If equipped with a manual transmission, pull the engine far enough forward so the clutch clears the transmission input shaft. Raising the transmission slightly with the jack will make this easier.

30. Lift the engine until it clears the body, then take it out of the engine compartment. As soon as the engine is clear of the car, lower it to the ground or attach it to a suitable engine stand.

[HAWKER]

Nice job, I am in the process of removing the engine from my 82 Spider. I need all the insight that I can get. I have posted several items seeking guidance. The guys using this site have been great. I want to take the trans out too as I know it needs work. My biggest problem now is commiting to the trans first or the whole tooth. My transmission mount/support bolts are in bad shape and I am confident that they will not last through the torque session. I am in a delima as to wheather to leave the trans in and live with a bad synco in second or go for it and fix it right. Replacing the mount bolts however is a little intimidating. My wife loves to work on the Fiat... just kiddin. She is hoping the jack stands fail.

[baltobernie]

There are pro's and con's to removing both units individually. Search this forum under this topic for more details. I like to remove them together, as it lessens the time I'm underneath the car. If I had a lift, I'd probably do them separately.