My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[MrMonte]

Yep, I have a word document I created and I follow. I too use zip lock bags and mark accordingly. I place the parts in the back of my Tahoe. During the install I just follow the removal in reverse order. I even have torque values listed out for the install. I'm a bit **** that way - plus at my age I need the assist.

+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.

 

[OR VietVet]

I always try to take pictures before disassembly. I used to think I'd remember where something went--but I usually forgot lol.

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.

 

[RAMurphy]

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.

You are so right, I pulled engine from a very early Toyota Corolla - very simple, hardly any wiring harnesses,

 

[RAMurphy]

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

Removing the Power Steering pully was a PITA, The SOB would not budge. Used heat and *********. I ended up pulling a pec muscle - getting old.

 

[RAMurphy]

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.

 

[RAMurphy]

 

[strutaeng]

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

Removing the Power Steering pully was a PITA, The SOB would not budge. Used heat and *********. I ended up pulling a pec muscle - getting old.
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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.

 

[OR VietVet]

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.

 

[RAMurphy]

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.

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]

Another great source for durable tools at a great price is the ICON brand.

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:

https://a.co/d/6TvfnLO

Thank you, Yep, I used different rachet and a breaker bar with a pipe extender. It finally broke free - after I pulled my muscle.

I hope you get better soon.

I'm much enjoying your build BTW.