Engine jacking
#1
Engine jacking
I've been doing my NA-T build and so far I've gotten answers to most of my issues....except for the damn oil pan. I have the car up on jack stands and need to take the oil pan out to drill or tap. I heard that jacking the engine up while the motor mount bolts is an effective way to do it. Where would I jack the motor up from? Anyone else have any removal or drilling/tapping ideas? Pictures would be helpful, and if I figure something out I'll post my pictures for future reference and a write-up as well. Thanks in advance.
#2
I'm not sure what the best way is to remove the oil pan with the engine in the car (never done it myself) but I highly, highly recommend taking it off the car before you do any drilling. I don't know how anyone taps the pan without risking shavings getting into their oil. I did mine with it being off the car and cleaned it thoroughly afterwards:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9726193
I admit that this is easier when you have the entire engine out of the car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9726193
I admit that this is easier when you have the entire engine out of the car.
#3
I'm not sure what the best way is to remove the oil pan with the engine in the car (never done it myself) but I highly, highly recommend taking it off the car before you do any drilling. I don't know how anyone taps the pan without risking shavings getting into their oil. I did mine with it being off the car and cleaned it thoroughly afterwards:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9726193
I admit that this is easier when you have the entire engine out of the car.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post9726193
I admit that this is easier when you have the entire engine out of the car.
#5
I have used a front wheel drive engine support that I bought from Harbor Freight. Mucho better than using a hoist.For a 60 dollar tool, I have used the heck out of it on other cars, and even made a few for friends.
#7
Bigger Chains
Yup. I swapped out the chains with 3/8", as I thought the originals were pretty puny. Also, I could change out hooks, shackles and the like.
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