Done half of my used motor swap TODAY
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Any of the engine pulls I've done I used 4 axle stands to get everything loosened up then lowered the front onto its wheels and raised the rear as high as it would safely go. Doing this I have never needed anything other than a normal hoist.
Disclaimer: I've not done a Miata engine pull so your success may vary with this.
Disclaimer: I've not done a Miata engine pull so your success may vary with this.
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We were doing the same thing this weekend.
I pulled mine Saturday (load leveler really helps), prepped new (used) motor and swapped parts from old to new yesterday morning, and got it in during afternoon/evening.
I still have a few things left to connect, and decided it would be better to take my time another day as opposed to staying up till midnight and wrapping it up sloppily.
Really straight-forward. A little bit of work, but if you label all connectors, bag and label all fasteners, and make a good list of steps and things you need, can't forget, you're golden.
I use a dry erase board with three categories: PULL, SWAP, IN&FINISH.
Good luck.
I pulled mine Saturday (load leveler really helps), prepped new (used) motor and swapped parts from old to new yesterday morning, and got it in during afternoon/evening.
I still have a few things left to connect, and decided it would be better to take my time another day as opposed to staying up till midnight and wrapping it up sloppily.
Really straight-forward. A little bit of work, but if you label all connectors, bag and label all fasteners, and make a good list of steps and things you need, can't forget, you're golden.
I use a dry erase board with three categories: PULL, SWAP, IN&FINISH.
Good luck.
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I like the leaving all the bolts just laying on the ground method also. Makes it like a puzzle when you go to reinstall everything. You also end up with some weight savings when you have left over bolts that you have no clue where they go.
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I also do this. +10 on removing the trans/engine as a unit. Also I lowered the front of my car after removing the wheels. Really only because my lift was broken. Getting it back in is extremely simple as well, as long as you have one of those balance things for the lift so you can angle it how you want.
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