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L36 removal nightmare

Old 05-15-2007, 03:17 PM
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Default L36 removal nightmare

Trying to remove engine (L36 97 SLE) form the transaxle, seriously stuck. I have seen more than one refernce to a engine to transaxle mount on the passenger side of the car. I don't see this on the 1997'* - is this applicable - all other steps to remove engine have been followed. The only other mount/bracket I see is the lower dog bone (transaxle to frame).

Any advice would be appreciated.

P.*. Engine is not seized, can be truned at crank.
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you did remember the hidden bolt, accessible from the pass wheel well and a long socket extension :?:
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you really should have an FSM handy when doing that kind of think you know. never run into problems that way. they're priceless, never forget it. but yes, it sounds like the hidden bolt. see boosty'* thread on more pics and info.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
First up..I put the engine in the engine bay and went to put in the backwards bolt. Anyone that'* ever pulled the motor knows all about finding this little gem. The painted engine and the non painted transmission with the light placed in the A arm for vision...OMG the perfect shot. Here'* a little progression for anyone ever wanting to see it'* location.
First pic..look right of the strut and between the wheel well bottom edge and the rotor.



And here it is..up close and very personal.
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Thanks guys, I do believe I got that one, removed exhaust crossover to get to it.. but will double check.
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