Re: Engine Removal

["Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx>]

Let me start by saying how much your thoughts are appreciated. In fact I 
would like some more comments because they help me work through the process. 
The main reason I am considering engine removal is to simplify access to 
the various bolts. Let?s face it, there have been numerous posts recently 
about bolts breaking. Also working over the sides and rear of the car to 
get to these bolts will make it more complex. I'm really not looking for 
extra work here (but really appreciate Dave Swingle's logic below) just want 
it right and realize my reach limitations.

Now the weird part. I know I have several jobs to do on the engine. While 
recently replacing my cooling system hoses, I noticed a couple of damaged 
areas on the frame. If I can see this... what can't I see. So now I am 
throwing separation of the frame and body on the pile too. I have read it 
is a simple task (4 hours if you know what you are doing) and this would not 
only allow me to inspect the frame but to replace some other items (i.e. 
bellows on the steering) AND give me excellent access to the engine and 
transmission.

So now I have 2 new questions:
1) Does anyone know of an existing documented process (text and/or pictures) 
to separate the frame and body (sorry, I didn't see the process described in 
the manuals)?
2) If I do this, does the AC system stay intact or do I need to have it 
evacuated before I start?

A final note/opinion:
The main reason I asked for your insight is because frankly the manuals 
confuse me and (based on some feedback I have received directly) leave some 
helpful information out. In addition, I feel they are not meant for an 
"untrained" (shade tree, intermediate, non-Delorean certified, etc... how 
ever you refer to a part time) mechanics since they tend to assume you know 
what some processes/item/terminology is or means.

As an example Page C:12:01 of the workshop manual - Water pump removal:
The first step is to "remove intake manifold". Well my manual says there is 
an Inlet Air Manifold on page C:13:01 But I guess my vehicle did not come 
with a "intake manifold" because I haven't seen it mentioned yet (could have 
overlooked something though).

As another example page H:06:01 (Replace Rack and Pinion Assembly) states to 
remove "pinch bolt" in step four. Can't find a pinch bolt in my parts 
manual though.

So I go to the people that love the car for my answers. And I can?t thank 
you enough.

Ed Garbade
edgarbade@xxxx
VIN 10541



> From: "daveswingle2" <dswingle@xxxx>
> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Removal
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:33:47 -0000
>
> It is not really necessary to remove the engine to perform the
> maintenance you mention. That being said....
>
> If you have the time and energy, do it. A couple of winters ago I
> underwent almost the same work. After I had put the trans back in, I
> took the exhaust off to fix the heat shield and realized that I was
> about 3 hose connections and two engine mount bolts from the same
> work as pulling the engine. I still regret not doing it.

Dave Swingle
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx> wrote:
> > I was discussing this with a friend and he suggested that as my
> list seems
> > to be growing rapidly it may be worth considering the removal of
> the engine
> > and transmission. This would make the removal, replacement,
> cleaning, and
> > painting the various components easier (engine bay needs work also).
> >
>
>
>
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