Sparkythestarlet Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi guys any tips on taking out an engine on a 1998 starlet? as never taken a engine out before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starletezy Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Have dropped a few out myself if you have access to a ramp drop it from the bottom and lift the car up to separate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patman Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Have done mine ben mate on the GT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimD Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Label the wiring loom, and put any nuts and bolts into labelled zip-loc bags. Some drop it out of the bottom, but I used a crane and lifted it out. Once you've removed the bonnet it comes out pretty easily, everything will be much easier with a second or third pair of hands so rope in some mates to help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 as said, if its the first time, label everything, make sure everything is disconnected. if youre only removing the engine, have something to support the gear box, if youre removing both, get some plastic bags to cover the driveshafts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've done it before by leaving the wiring loom on the engine and unplugging it from the ECU and pulling it through from the firewall, just make sure everything bolted to the car is unplugged (i.e. map sensor, brake fluid level sensor etc, Just another option for you. Make sure gear cables are well out of the way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madge1980 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bonnet off, few pipes and plugs off, exhaust off, drive shafts out, bish bash bosh haha. Not too bad of a job if you have access to a ramp or engine hoist. I have a hoist you are more than welcome to borrow if your local to Stoke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Mate I'm literally in the middle of doing it and I'm by no stretch mechanically minded. Lifted it out with a crane, bit of a cock getting it out on my own as I found I needed to tilt one end to get it to clear with gearbox etc coming out in one but so far so good........putting it back on the other hand 😬 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Get an engine leveller. You can wind it each way to move the center of gravity to tilt it then wind it back to level it out. Makes life a bit easier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I just used brute force and swearing 💪🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 So much easier dropping then down and then lifting the car up I reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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