[Gmecm] SAturn engine swap

[Dustin Lof]

should be only one bellhousing bolt above and forward
of the rt axle, but once the axle is out its no
problem, or are there more that I cant think of? I r&r
more transmissions than engines.  The trans doesent
wrap around as bad as a chevy or ford it is more like
a chrysler or mazda. thats why the rt axle is a 2
piece shaft, if memory serves. Dustin Lof

--- Denny <dennysweet at charter.net> wrote:

> This would be true if it werent for the bolts in the
> back of the trans. On a hoist it is simple but do it
> on your back! Not so simple. Pull engine and trans
> split them on the bench. 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Dustin Lof 
>   To: gmecm at diy-efi.org 
>   Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 5:09 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Gmecm] SAturn engine swap
> 
> 
>   Steve, leave the trans in the car and save the big
> ATF
>   mess on the floor.  If my memory serves you need
> to
>   take the right side axles out (2 piece), stuff a
> rag
>   in the hole so no oil escapes. Then remove the
> torque
>   converter and bellhousing bolts, and all the other
>   stuff on the motor. once your picker is set where
> you
>   want it slip a floor jack under to support the
> trans
>   and up and out you go
> 
>   all the advice I have read will work but a pro
> would
>   do it this way.  probally 6hrs for a clean used
> motor
> 
>   as for the engine compartment simply cake. I think
> the
>   ac compressor and hoses will lay off to the side
> so
>   there is no need to worry about that.  
> 
> 
>   there is a large subframe under the car like a
> Grand
>   Prix, Bonneville or a Tauras, so out the bottom is
> a
>   lot of work, unless you are changing just the
> trans or
>   a clutch then it is the best.  
> 
> 
> 
>   I dont reccomend taking a motor out the bottom
> unless
>   it is a cadillac (not all models) or a v6 in a
> ford
>   contur those are the only times it was best for
>   me.(unless it is something I am making junk out
> of)
> 
>   Let me know if you need any specs or actulal
> technical
>   info I can print it at work, scan and email to
> you,
>   but later this week, I am off next couple of days
> for
>   my first baby to be born.  Dustin lof
>   --- Denny <dennysweet at charter.net> wrote:
> 
>   > Yes but this is now big deal because the trans
> wraps
>   > around the motor. Dosent stick out like a rear
> wheel
>   > drive does. Its really easier than you think!
>   >   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   >   From: bcroe at juno.com 
>   >   To: gmecm at diy-efi.org 
>   >   Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 12:56 PM
>   >   Subject: [Gmecm] SAturn engine swap
>   > 
>   > 
>   >   And then you still have to separate the engine
> and
>   > trans, 
>   >   with neither supported.  On a rwd, that is the
>   > only thing 
>   >   I must do.    Bruce
>   > 
>   >   13 Nov 2005  "Denny" <dennysweet at charter.net>
>   > writes:
>   >   > This is a cake walk, Pull the axles,
> disconnect
>   > the wires and 
>   >   > linkage, pull engine and trans at one time.
> Just
>   > as easy as a rear 
>   >   > wheel drive if not easier.
>   >   >   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   >   >   From: bcroe at juno.com 
>   >   >   To: gmecm at diy-efi.org 
>   >   >   Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:37 PM
>   >   >   Subject: [Gmecm] SAturn engine swap
>   >   > 
>   >   > 
>   >   >   I haven't tried a Saturn, but any front
> driver
>   > I have worked on 
>   >   >   was a lot more difficult than a rwd.  That
>   > even includes the 
>   >   >   66-85 E cars with longitudinally mounted
>   > engine (Toro, Eldo, 
>   >   >   later Riv).  Bruce Roe
>   >   > 
>   >   >   12 Nov 2005  "Steve Ravet"
>   > <Steve.Ravet at arm.com> writes:
>   >   >   > I have a friend with a saturn with a
> dead
>   > engine.  He wants to 
>   >   >   > swap the engine, and he wants me to help
> (ie
>   > do it for him).  
>   >   >   > I've swapped engines in rear wheel drive
>   > vehicles but I've 
>   >   >   > never owned or worked on a FWD vehicle. 
>   > Anyone here ever 
>   >   >   > swapped engines in a Saturn before?   I
>   > don't know exactly 
>   >   >   > what year it is, but I believe around
> '95
>   > vintage SL.  I'll be 
>   >   >   > getting the Helm manual for it but was
>   > looking for been 
>   >   >   > there done that type advice, especially
> on
>   > how hard it is to 
>   >   >   > work in the engine compartment.
>   >   > 
>   >   >   > Steve Ravet
>   >   >  
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