Removing Motor and trans for first time
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Removing Motor and trans for first time
For the guys here that have done it.
How long did it take you the first time?
I am working by myself and started today.
I was wanting to have it out in a few hours but it is a lot of work.
I was thinking 5-7 hours
I am 3 hours into it and seems like much farther to go still.
How long did it take you the first time?
I am working by myself and started today.
I was wanting to have it out in a few hours but it is a lot of work.
I was thinking 5-7 hours
I am 3 hours into it and seems like much farther to go still.
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My first time took a while, as you haven't learned everything yet. But as with everything with practice comes efficiency.
By now I can take out the old engine and install the new one is less than 4 hours.
By now I can take out the old engine and install the new one is less than 4 hours.
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I am at 5 hours right now and am stuck on getting the ball joints separated.
I have a ball joint fork tool but it is not getting them loose.
The only things left are getting the drive shafts out and removing all the motor / trans mount bolts and then I should be able to lift her out.
I got 2 more hours that I can work today I really hope I get it out.
I have a ball joint fork tool but it is not getting them loose.
The only things left are getting the drive shafts out and removing all the motor / trans mount bolts and then I should be able to lift her out.
I got 2 more hours that I can work today I really hope I get it out.
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aw you saved the worst parts for last. Don't be afraid to be rough will the ball joint separator.
For me the axles are always the worst part, do you have a really big strong screw driver? or even a crow bar?
For me the axles are always the worst part, do you have a really big strong screw driver? or even a crow bar?
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Well I tried something that I have never done...
I pulled out a propane torch and heated up the ball joint bolt for a min.
Then I hit it with the ball joint fork it it popped right out.
I did the same for the Passenger side as well.
I pulled out a propane torch and heated up the ball joint bolt for a min.
Then I hit it with the ball joint fork it it popped right out.
I did the same for the Passenger side as well.
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nice, not a terrible amount of time. Just think of the money you saved yourself as opposed to sending it to a shop!
What is the reasoning behind removing the engine?
What is the reasoning behind removing the engine?
Last edited by live2rice; Feb 1, 2012 at 08:10 PM.
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I bought a 5 Speed Accord with a blown motor.
I am going to swap in the 5 speed trans for less than $200 total (that is the goal)
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I'm gonna save you some time money and headache on your 5speed swap....
Go to summitracing.com/
Parts to order….
RUS-641431
AER-FBM2610
EAR-63010172ERL
ATM-2266
That will make life easy so you don't have to swap all the hard lines for the clutch. Now this does eliminate your damper. But I have never noticed the difference with it missing in all the hondas I have drove without one.
Go to summitracing.com/
Parts to order….
RUS-641431
AER-FBM2610
EAR-63010172ERL
ATM-2266
That will make life easy so you don't have to swap all the hard lines for the clutch. Now this does eliminate your damper. But I have never noticed the difference with it missing in all the hondas I have drove without one.