okay here is the deal im pulling out my 3.4 for an lt1. how should i go about pullin the motor. out the top is out the qestion or so it seems. so that mean the only other way out the bottom. but how do i get the body high enogh to clear the motor will an engine hoist get it high enoght? how i keep it up with out damaging the body? any one have a good web page detailing this? or am i beter off going to a mechanic to get the engine pulled and a new one put in? i just never pulled a motor out the bottom i pulled them out the top im just worried about clearance and geting it back in. thanks guys any help is greatly appreciated

 

I've never done this but from what I've read you have to remove a lower crossmember and take it out the bottom. You probably need a way to lift the whole car, such as a shop hoist.

 

yah i know for most part is has to go out botom i guess i have hear of guys going out the top. my problem is will an engine lift get it high enogh to clear the old motor and the new one

 

You can do it both ways.

From the bottom is faster and that is what the FSM shows, but it can be done from the top also by removing the hood and stripping all acessories off the engine. Either way you need an engine crane.

From the bottom you put the car on ramps, ubolt the engine cradle, disconnect everything attached to the engine, and use the engine crane to lift the front of the car off the engine cradle (you can hook the chain to a strut brace if you added one) , then wheel the whole assembly out from under the car on the front tires.

From the top remove the hood, remove radiator & fans, remove everything attached to the engine, unbolt the motor mounts, and use the engine crane to lift the engine out.

Have fun and enjoy.

 

thanks pete