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peanut buttered tinkerer
Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 74
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2003 9:37 pm Post subject: taking the engine out |
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How long would it take to pull a gemini engine out??? I would need a crane to lift the engine out wouldn't I?? Also I'm having a huge amount of trouble (seeing my dads on business in USA) taking apart the drum brakes at the back. I've taken off nearly every bolt but I can't get inside. What am I doing wrong??? Also I have to replace the bearings. I've got to the smaller one but where is the bigger one located?? I'm so frustrated, my inexperience on drum brakes is showing.
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Stock TE backyard mechanic
Joined: 12 Mar 2002 Posts: 853
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2003 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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Make sure the handbrake is off, and give it a few wacks with a hammer (the flat bit). Yes you need a crane to get the engine out, and it shouldnt take too long if you have help. Just make sure you have disconnected all the hoses, wires and the clutch cable. |
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Adam Site Admin
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2003 11:51 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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You'll need either an engine crane or an endless chain. Once you get the hang of it, taking out a gemini engine shouldn't take more than an hour. |
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TXcoupe petrol head
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 1675
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 2:39 am Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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yeah take it out and replace in 2 hours |
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zzz petrol head
Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 1298
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:59 am Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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it took me an hour or 2 when i had mine out first time was a shocker but now it's piss easy |
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Pete backyard mechanic
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 502
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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what about the old drop the engine then lift the front of the car and roll it back leaving the engine on the dround trick??? saves crane hire!
gotta jack the car to place a crate under the sump the go to work. |
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HOTHOUSE GREEN GEMI tinkerer
Joined: 19 May 2003 Posts: 148
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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Use a crane it easyer make sure to use tape and number or write on the tape what all the wires are saves time when i took my gemini engine out it toook like 45 min undo every nut and bolt befor hireing the crane saves money this way u will only problem need it for 20 mins for so |
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YellaTE tinkerer
Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Posts: 81
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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Uh huh. |
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Smokey rice boy
Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 38
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2003 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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if you're pov like me you can always get a large length of wood and a bit of rope, tie the rope around the engine with the length of wood resting on the bonnet, when everything is secured get a mate on the otherside and lift her out. helps if you remove the head first, as this makes it a little bit lighter. pretty easy to get it out, not much fun getting it back in, but still possible. i just did this 2 weeks ago, managed to get it back in with only 1 other guy, |
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peanut buttered tinkerer
Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 74
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2003 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: taking the engine out |
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Ahhhh the hand-brake, I'm so dum. |
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