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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: cogcaviz24 on April 26, 2009, 11:48:43 pm

Title: my engine swap
Post by: cogcaviz24 on April 26, 2009, 11:48:43 pm

welp, currently the body is up the air, the cradle is on floor, and we are in the process of swapping the stuff over.


we ran into a BIG speed bump in the process of dropping the cradle. i have read horror stories of the rear cradle bolts spinning due to the nuts braking loose in the frame. our problem was the front bolts not wanting to come out. 2 hours we beat, twisted and soaked them with PB blaster. they finally came out, but man, it was brutal.

good times

Title: Re: my engine swap
Post by: oldone on April 28, 2009, 06:43:45 am

hang in there man , you can do it      oldone in c'ville

Title: Re: my engine swap
Post by: cogcaviz24 on April 28, 2009, 09:58:51 am

thanks, i'm planning on put in a full day on it today. a little pressure washing is the first order of business

Title: Re: my engine swap
Post by: cogcaviz24 on April 28, 2009, 07:51:02 pm

today, we got the engine bolted to the tranny,most all the stuff swapped over, hoses routed, harness connected to sensor, and accessories bolted up. everything is currently in the car with the 4 cradle bolts in and the struts bolted up. we are getting close.

Title: Re: my engine swap
Post by: RobsFieros on April 28, 2009, 09:32:09 pm

I don't smell smoke yet...lol
You only like a couple of hours until you smell smoke...

Title: Re: my engine swap
Post by: cogcaviz24 on April 28, 2009, 10:57:20 pm

smoke?