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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 07:46 PM
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I was wondering if anyone out there has a good like really good step by step video of removing and reinstalling a motor out of a 93 buick century with the 3300 i can do v8 motors but i just overthing crap on v6

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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 11:11 PM
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If you can do a V8 I see no reason why you can't do a V6. That makes no sense.
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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 11:47 PM
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I haven't seen one. It'* not much different due to two less cylinders:

- Support engine, transmission, vehicle, and block tires
- Disconnect battery
- Remove the hood, body braces, etc.
- Disconnect hoses, wires, etc.
- Disconnect intake, exhaust, etc.
- Unbolt flex plate from torque converter
- Disconnect motor mounts
- Remove bell housing bolts
- Lift engine out

Reverse to reinstall. Should work pretty well on just about any production automobile, light truck, medium duty truck, or heavy duty truck engine from 1 to 16 cylinders, except the Porsche Boxster which has no hood.
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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 01:21 PM
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I will point out that there is only 1 motor mount under the front of the engine, assuming the transaxle is not being removed. Very different from a conventional V8.
What happened to your 3300? They generally outlast the car.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CorvairGeek
I will point out that there is only 1 motor mount under the front of the engine, assuming the transaxle is not being removed. Very different from a conventional V8.
What happened to your 3300? They generally outlast the car.
the car was parked for over 16 years but when my gf bought it it didnt take long for it to develop a bad rod knock and i ended up picking up a used good motor for it
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 10:13 PM
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Be aware that the '93 has some differences (improvements) over earlier 3300 engines. The CPS and TPS are fixed position and don't require adjustments like the older engines. The harmonic balancer and ICM are also unique. Oddly, the ECM / ECU is the same for all engines, though the MEMCAL can be different.
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