Removing a V-6 Engine - By The Numbers (Page 6/22)
Toddster JAN 06, 11:47 AM
Good Additional info Andrew.

Todd, don't worry, I'll be able to help you replace those Fieros one day. Just worry about the little one for now and guilt your wife something terribly for yur sacrifice.
Saxman JAN 06, 01:30 PM
I'll dump my posts if you decide to add a "cradle bolt removal" section to the beginning of this thread.

Don't forget to add the 88 instructions you mentioned!
Fie Ro JAN 06, 01:51 PM
Ah these darn cradle bolts ! I spun one yesterday while putting the new cradle in...incision time lol
Nurb432 JAN 06, 03:42 PM
Looks like a lot of work to me to get it out the bottom..

I just removed the deck-lid, unhooked the wiring harness, disconnected the fuel lines, all 3 motor mounts, separated transmission from the engine and popped it right out the top. And except for the transmission inspection plate i didn't know about, it was painless and quick and mostly from the top of the car. The only thing that was hard was getting the exhaust manifold loose in the front because the 2 bolts were rusted solid. A quick cut with the Dremel and they were off. It was my first time and took a while but if i had to do it again it would be pretty brainless to do.

Getting it back in wasn't too much harder. Just took some maneuvering with a friend to get the transmission to click back in place.

Car stayed in place on the ground the whole time. no need for a realignment, or deal with the exhaust, brakes, cradle bolts, clutch hydraulics, car sitting up in the air, etc.

[This message has been edited by Nurb432 (edited 01-06-2008).]

Toddster JAN 07, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Saxman:

I'll dump my posts if you decide to add a "cradle bolt removal" section to the beginning of this thread.

Don't forget to add the 88 instructions you mentioned!



I won't forget. I'm just a little buried at the moment. We had some big storms here and our power was out for 2 days; Just came on this morning.
Toddster JAN 10, 11:52 AM
Andrew, I modified Step 34 to include your cradle bolt method.

To all otherts, The Word version with clear large pictures is now updated and available. Just shoot me an email if you want a copy.
fieroguru JAN 10, 12:38 PM
On step 35 when you loosen the front cradle bolts, I go ahead an pull them and replace them with large phillips screw drivers. Doing so makes step 37 really easy because they slide right out.

Very good write up!
Toddster JAN 10, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:

On step 35 when you loosen the front cradle bolts, I go ahead an pull them and replace them with large phillips screw drivers. Doing so makes step 37 really easy because they slide right out.

Very good write up!



I did that too but the point of the bolt and the point of the screw driver would slip too often so I got myself a steel rod, wrapped a piece of grip tape around one end and drilled the other end with a slightly convex hole. One hammer blow and you have a bolt launcher!
Toddster JAN 26, 07:03 PM
FYI, here is that same engine today (topped with a 1988 Intake) in another 1986 GT I am restoring.

BMTFIERO JAN 26, 07:52 PM
Thanks Toddster for taking the time to post this for us newbies