Any Hints on Dropping Engine Out?

I will be taking the engine and transmission out of my '78 911SC soon to clean things up a bit (get the sheetmetal powdercoated, etc) and change all the seals, etc.

Any hints or anything in particular to look out for? I have taken the engine/trans out of 914s a few times, which is a pretty basic procedure. The SC seems similar, actually it looks a little easier for various reasons (more room to work, more plug in type connectors, etc.). But, if anyone has done this to an SC and has any helpful tips, they would be appreciated!

Brian

I am in the process of rebuilding and installing my 3.0 for my 1978 911 SC. Removing the engine is relatively simple. The following have to be disconnected to make removal go easy. Disconnect both axles at the transmission, remove the battery wire at the starter, disconnect the gear shift linkage under a inspection plate in the center between both back seats. Remove the clutch linkage, linkage from the gas pedal to the pivot on the transmission, and remove the linkage from the transmission to the throttle body linkage on the engine. Drain the oil from the engine and from the oil resivour located below the oil filter - plug will be underneath the car. Remove the bolts from the rear bumper shock absorber - one is easy to get to, the other is difficult (the one by the oil resivour - you need a swival adapter for your socket to get at the correct angle to remove the nut. In the engine compartment, disconnect the three plugs from the wiring harness on the drivers side of the engine compartment. Disconnect the gas return line and supply line at the fuel resivor top. Remove the air filter, air conditioning compressor - if you have air, and the air pump. Remove both hoses at the oil fill tube. Remove the hose for the gas vapor cannister located on the passanger side wall of the engine compartment which has a hose going to the air box on the driver side of the engine.

Look and make sure you didn't leave anything connected and you are now ready to remove your engine. I used two floor jacks - one at the crossover on the transmission and the other under the plate for the drain plug on the engine.

Jack the car up and place jack stands at the frame just in front of the rear wheels. I used an engine hoist and hooked it onto the engine support just in front of the generator. Using a engine hoist, makes removing the engine a lot easier. Place your jack under the transmission and engine. Once the hoist is in place, remove the bolts on each side of the engine making sure the engine is supported. Make sure you remove the Tortion bar in front of the rear wheels before you start to drop the engine. Loosen the bolts at the transmission support - Lower the engine end first several inches at a time - check to make sure the shaft on the transmission which goes through the housing is not bound up or you will damage it. As you lower the engine end, lower the transmission end just enough to maintain the clearance for the shift linkage shaft. Once the engine end is low enough to clear the body, pull it towards the rear of the car a little at a time making sure nothing is binding. Keep lowering it and checking as you pull it out. Once you have it lowered, it can be rolled out on the jack dollies. I bought a furniture dolly and set the engine on that after it was removed. It makes it easy to roll around. The engine hoist comes in handy to pick the engine back up after it is out of the car if you want to remove the exhaust system or inspect it. There is a eye at the end of the engine where the transmission bolts on. I connected a come-a- long there and a come-a-long on the bracket by the alternator and raised it up. Works great. If you have any additional questions, send me a e-mail.

[Wayne 962]

TECH ARTICLE COMING VERY SOON!!!

I have this about 50% written, and I plan on finishing it this week. You can check out the work in progress at:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_engine_drop/911_engine_drop.htm

In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Wayne

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[Wayne 962]

Oh, you don't need to remove the engine and transmission together if you don't want to either. Check out the article for details...

-Wayne

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Thanks guys. I actually got the engine and trans out last weekend. Didn't run into any problems. Actually, its pretty easy, the worst part is probably getting the CV joints off the trans.

I also took the rear bumper off to get more clearance. If you leave the bumper on, you need to get the rear end WAY up there!

I'll let you know how my project goes when I am done! (Probably in about a month).

Thanks again.

Brian