MrMonte
Full Access Member
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2022
- Posts
- 208
- Reaction score
- 514
+1 on the zip lock bags. I label then store in order of removal then install in reverse order. Some bags may only have 2 bolts in them. Makes reinstall so much easier.
My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
- Thread starter RAMurphy
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
When I started in the shops, an engine swap was way easier. Way less to remember as you reinstalled anything. That was before cells that took pics. I saw how the cell pic could make the remember task way easier.
OP
OP
You are so right, I pulled engine from a very early Toyota Corolla - very simple, hardly any wiring harnesses,
OP
OP
So Sunday was a day of rest and Monday was spent counting money for our church in the morning. So between Monday and today I was able to get closer to removing the engine. This is what I accomplished:
- Disconnected main Vacuum line from brake booster.
- Removed Catch Can
- Disconnected fuel lines.
- Remove Fuel Inection Wiring Conections from Fuel Rail/Injectors.
- Removed fuel injector assembly.
- Removed EGR thing from front of intake manifold.
- Removed PCV valve hose from driver’s side valve cover.
- Removed intake manifold.
- Removed belt tensioner assembly.
- Removed lower radiator hose from water pump.
- Removed two interior heater hoses from water pump.
- Removed water pump (6 Bolts).
- Removed alternator.
- Removed four bolts holding power steering pump (3 in front and one behind (bolt in gallon bag)
- Removed four bolts from alternator support bracket.
- Removed alternator support
- Removed two 10 mm bolts from the red box power junction support bracket.
- Remove dipstick and support
Last edited:
OP
OP
Looked very clean after removing the intake manifold. However, a little more oil out of the passenger side breather hose - may need to add a catch can on that side.
OP
OP
strutaeng
Full Access Member
You don't have a longer ratchet?
A few months ago I bought a 1/2 Gearwrench locking flex head ratchet and that thing is a friggin beast. I was used to using a 24" breaker bar, but ratchet is much more versatile.
Air impact and/cordless impact are also nice to have handy and used as needed.
Very nice write up BTW.
Another great source for durable tools at a great price is the ICON brand.
OP
OP
Thank you, Yep, I used different rachet and a breaker bar with a pipe extender. It finally broke free - after I pulled my muscle.
strutaeng
Full Access Member
I've looked the ICON brand at HF but haven't bought any. They do look like quality tools though.
For this flex head ratchet, I wanted the one with the detents. I have the HF 1/4" flex head ratchet it bugs me that often the head moves on you while you are trying to reach a bolt. In addition, the Gearwrench also locks. It slows you down a bit to unlock, adjust the head angle, and relock. But I don't mind that at all.
It's this one if anyone is interested:
I hope you get better soon.
I'm much enjoying your build BTW.
Similar threads
