FloppinNachos
02-20-2008, 09:42 PM
Does anyone know of a tutorial on how to remove the RX-8 engine at home from the top? I've heard it's easier to take it out from underneath, but I don't have the room to install hydraulic lifts at home.
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View Full Version : Engine Removal? FloppinNachos 02-20-2008, 09:42 PM Does anyone know of a tutorial on how to remove the RX-8 engine at home from the top? I've heard it's easier to take it out from underneath, but I don't have the room to install hydraulic lifts at home. olddragger 03-06-2008, 08:35 AM took mine out in my backyard through the top. pretty straightforward. No issues. I did have a tranny jack to keep the trans on while the engine was out. I removed all the top stuff, intake, uim, alternator, front pullys, battery box, intake, coils, oil hoses etc. the hardest things was getting the a/c compressor tied up out of the way. I released the engine from the motor mounts. i did not bring the mounts out with the engine, nor did i replace the engine with the mounts already on. It not that heavy when it is reduced to essentually being a "short block". if I can be of help just holler out. olddragger olddragger 03-06-2008, 08:36 AM Oh--be damn sure to label all of the harness connectors AND engine bay connectors--there ends up being more than I thought! OD FloppinNachos 03-06-2008, 10:46 AM so did you just remove the A/C compressor without taking off any of the hoses or anything? olddragger 03-08-2008, 09:44 PM yes and tied it up to the side with some rope. be careful with it--it's close. OD Im_DANomite 03-09-2008, 10:20 AM wow...i recently had to swap out my motor for a mazda reman. i can't imagine doing it from the top. took me approx 15 hrs. to finish up the job!! hew... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02435.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02436.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02441.jpg CnnmnSchnpps 03-09-2008, 11:22 AM wow...i recently had to swap out my motor for a mazda reman. i can't imagine doing it from the top. took me approx 15 hrs. to finish up the job!! hew... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02435.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02436.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/imdanomite/DSC02441.jpg Damn what happened to your engine, looks nice and dirty.. olddragger 03-10-2008, 08:56 PM up top could be done in about the same amount of time. i ddint want to have to get a new alignment ! oldragger NgoRX8 03-11-2008, 10:48 AM I didn't find it all THAT difficult from up top and I was R+R'ing it by myself(except for about 10 minutes worth of help from my son). haha, but you're a PRO! |