Re: Engine Removal

["dmcman82" <srubano@xxxx>]

Ed,
I have removed the engine/tranny from my D and put it back in. A few 
tips:

1. Get a Delorean service manual AND parts manual. The parts manual 
will show all the parts in an exploded view so that you can see how 
it goes together/comes off.
2. Take LOTS of pictures...you will be surprised how handy pictures 
are when you forgot where a piece goes or how it goes on.
3. Remove the Sunshade and the engine bay cover (obvious).
4. Remove the rear fascia....careful of all the wires that go 
through there.
5. Remove the engine and tranny as one unit...do not separate them. 
It will be easier this way.
6. Label all wires and hoses so you know where they go afterwards.
7. When using the Hoist, there is a special tool that goes in-
between the chains of the hoist and the engine block. It has a 
handle attached to a lead screw that allows you to pitch the engine. 
I forgot the name of it but it is very handy. you will need to 
remove the engine on an angle and this will allow you to do it 
safely and easily.
8. While the engine is out and you seperate the tranny/engine, 
replace the rear main seal. It's sometimes known to leak from age so 
while you have it all apart....wouldn't hurt to change it.

These are some basic tips. If you want more advice or pictures 
(which I have) let me know.

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Ed Garbade" <edgarbade@xxxx> wrote:
> In case you have been following my previous posts, it has become 
obvious to 
> me that I need to replace my water pump. In addition to that it 
appears I 
> need to check the transmision for a possible clutch replacement 
and as a 
> minimum replace the following items: valve cover gaskets, oil pan 
gaskets, 
> engine mounts, various rubber hoses, heat stove, etc...
> 
> 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).
> 
> With all that in mind I searched dmcnews site and the archives to 
try and 
> locate any reference material re: removal of the engine and 
transmission. 
> Did find some pictures but this basically showed a removed engine 
and not 
> the process (as well as no instructions).
> 
> In order to make a more informed decision, I am looking for:
> - Instructions on how to accomplish this.
> - Advice on how to proceed.
> - Consepts/thoughts on how difficult this would be (I have a 
hoist).
> - A kick in the head.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ed Garbade
> 10541
> 
> 
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