if it was me, I would drop the trannie out the bottom first, then pull the
engine up out of the engine bay.
l3ob@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>I've never removed a transverse engine before and I find I need to do
>a major repair on my 95 Altima (automatic) after over heating and
>blowing a head gasket and maybe other problems at 230K miles. I've
>only done this sort of thing on V8's and a Voltswagon many years ago.
>It did not seeze, it turns over but won't start. I know I don't have
>to remove the engine just for the head; but since I'm doing this, I
>may as well do it up right; plus, I need some experience on the
>transverse engine major repair ( if it is practical) . I have some
>questions about the task of removing the engine. I do have a Altima
>repair manual; but, I don't think it gets into engine overhails.
>
>1) Do I have to pull the transmission out with the engine or can the
>engine come out alone?
>2) If the engine can be removed without the transmission coming out,
>will there be enough clearance by the passenger side front wheel
>assembly without removing it also?
>3) Are there any surprises that I need to be aware of?
>
>Any helpfull tips will be appreciated.
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