Still trying to get the engine out...more ?s

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 03:01 PM

So Its almost out...I just got all the 4 bell housing bolts loose ..yes thats right...i got the top ones off easy!! So yeah i just got my oil cooler lines off the block...i still need to figure out how to get the wiring harness out from inside my car into the engine bay ..I CANNOT PULL IT OUT. What do i have to do to get the damn thing out? Pretty much all i have to do is take off the cross member and get that wiring harness out of my car...anything else you guys think i forgot?

edit ..how do i remove the accelerator cable from the car?? i got the cruise control one out easy but the accelerator cable is a different story ...should i remove it from the intake or remove it from the pedal? and how?

ae1969 · 07-11-2004, 03:32 PM

The rubber harness can get pretty stiff to pull out...... You need to pry the rubber a little to work it out. Once its loose you can pull the entire harness through the hole. I find that its easier to start pulling the engine and pull the harness at the same time through the opening....

The accelarator cable is loosened at the throttle. Lossen the 13 mm nut and you can slip the cable through the hole...... Its like a little puzzle for you to figure out the first time.

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 04:24 PM

Alrighty ...i got the wiring harness almost out i just have to get the big ass connector through the firewall and im done...ill drop the engine tomorrow after work or something.

strath44 · strath44's Garage

any chance of a few pics? just want to see what the guts all look like out!

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:21 PM

my car

Ac is hanging

DME is disconnected

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:22 PM

pulled dme wiring through the firewall

removed intake and coolant hoses

cap rotor wires all gone oil filter is gone too ..duh

Look Ma no headers!

Oil cooler disconnected from the block

I removed the radiator

Starter removed, slave cylinder unbolted and moved out of the way

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:22 PM

Main vaccum line disconnected

Parts box!

More parts

My hoist

My stand ..hope the bell housing will bolt up!

Damn dust and stone chips!

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:26 PM

Anyone want more pictures?

TheCoolette · 07-11-2004, 07:42 PM

this is what you do when you could be with me?!

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheCoolette
this is what you do when you could be with me?!

Babyy...nice user name .......stalker

TheCoolette · 07-11-2004, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheCooler
Babyy...nice user name .......stalker

dont "stalker" me! you told me to do this. and its better than

EX TheCooler: MrsCooler

ha

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:48 PM

Yeah well ...why were you searching through my old posts a couple monthes ago...huh huh? HAH!

ae1969 · 07-11-2004, 07:54 PM

...... oh she is ok with it now.........

but lets see how she is after the car has been sitting there a few months.... her handle may become CoolersEx

TheCoolette · 07-11-2004, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ae1969
...... oh she is ok with it now.........

but lets see how she is after the car has been sitting there a few months.... her handle may become CoolersEx

you're telling me.

TheCooler · 07-11-2004, 07:58 PM

Ugh.

fast924S · fast924S's Garage

HAHAHAHAHA your in trouble now COoler, Its ok my girl doesnt get the whole P-car thing but she loves to ride in it. Anyway I will call you this week so we can get that thing rolling and then you can give it to me

944TurboHB · 07-13-2004, 08:06 PM

Wow amazing...I was looking at your pictures and I see that your A/C compressor bolt hole is broken in the exact same spot as mine did today, I was trying to release the tension from the belt but instead I was turning it the wrong way so pulling on the belt the A/C compressor bolt hole gave out and broke, it's broken exactly like yours...what are you gonna do about it, I plan on taking mine with the piece that broke off to a guy who can weld alumminum. kinda funny that I actually noticed that out of all those pics if i do say so myself.

fast924S · fast924S's Garage

Hey mines broken like that too, I think Im just goona remove it since it doesnt work anyway

944TurboHB · 07-13-2004, 08:32 PM

Dude don't remove it just yet, if it doesnt work check electrical connections to the compressor, there sould only be one black wire or at least it is on mine but it wasn't working either, also if there is no gas aka refrigerant in the system the compressor will not work, since it is pretty easy to take off, get it out and you can do a test on the compressor by simply sticking your fingers in the two holes where the gas goes into (you have to take the 2 hoses off first so make sure there is no gas in the system or if you don't know keep your head away as you loosen the bolts), basically plug the two holes where the 2 hoses were so its tight, then turn the pulley round and round for about 30 seconds to a minute, then release your fingers, if it is working properly then you will have created suction inside and when you release your fingers you will feel it, try turning the pulley the other way if it doesnt do it the first time cause it works one of the 2 directions. Hope this helps and saves you from buying a new compressor or being all hot and sweaty the rest of the summer.