Log in

View Full Version : Engine Install(2G)

Pages : 1 [2] 3 4 5
1ViciousGSX
04-14-2005, 09:29 AM
Are you talking about the thing holding the intake manifold to the block? If so, you don't need it. For most people, it is just a big PITA if the head needs to be pulled again.I've been working with/on cars at dealerships for 20 years now. One thing I've learned, engineers and manufacturers don't spend money on parts they don't think are really needed. It's all about the bottom line profit.

But, many people have run a stock manifold without it. But you are taking a chance of it cracking under it's own weight.
2003eclipse
04-14-2005, 10:00 AM
So you are the one that built the engine?
1ViciousGSX
04-14-2005, 10:07 AM
So you are the one that built the engine?Where did that come from and who is it directed at?
LightningGSX
04-14-2005, 10:12 AM
I'm with Vicious here, OEMs wouldn't waste a single penny if they didn't need to.But as stated, many vehicles don't have them and have no issues.Better safe, than sorry if you ask me
blageo23
04-14-2005, 02:01 PM
Ok totally off that subject. I installed the engine and now im working on the tranny. The top bolts up fine but the bolts on the side wont go in. the dowl pins arent in the holes but i cant move the tranny at all. How do I get it lined up? Need help ASAP!!!
1ViciousGSX
04-14-2005, 02:09 PM
Ok totally off that subject. I installed the engine and now im working on the tranny. The top bolts up fine but the bolts on the side wont go in. the dowl pins arent in the holes but i cant move the tranny at all. How do I get it lined up? Need help ASAP!!!Did you use a clutch alignment shaft to line up the disc and pressure plate before putting it together?
blageo23
04-14-2005, 02:50 PM
yah. u used that. then tighted the pp and took it out. could it be that the shaft in the tranny isnt lined up?
1ViciousGSX
04-14-2005, 02:58 PM
Something is not lining up correctly. Try using a wrench to turn the crank. See if it will fall in place.
blageo23
04-14-2005, 03:06 PM
Tried that and it didnt do much. I swear this shouldnt be this hard. GRRR!! Im ready to quite. Ive been trying to install this tranny since 1030 and still isnt right. GRRR!!!
1ViciousGSX
04-14-2005, 03:08 PM
Well, then take it back out and recheck everything.