Superman09

iTrader: (65)

I have my new engine in the car. I dropped it in from the top just like i pulled it. Anyway i have it in and i have one motor mount bolt in on one side, and with that in, the other side wont line up so i can get the bolt in it. Here is a pic of how close it is. Anyone has any ideas of what i can or need to do? Any tips/tricks to get it to line up?

In the picture, this is showing how much the drivers side is off with the passenger side bolt in....

418redz28

iTrader: (10)

yea dude that sucks, me and 99navyta had the same problem with is car. it took both of us to get it in. one of us took either a long screwdrver of prybar and the other worked the bolt. its a real pain in the *** but it can be done! good luck

Superman09

iTrader: (65)

yea, i just got the idea of prying it from one end, sticking bolt in the other. Its amazing what taking a break can do, haha. Ill go try that and keep you posted.

Superman09

iTrader: (65)

gunna need a second person here, will wait for the old man to get home and ill give it a shot

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

Another set of hands is always good to have.... I had a buddy of mine pry it while i jammed it in there a bit and then tapped it in the rest of the way. Good luck.

BigBirdTA

Just loosen the pedestals that attach to both sides on the K-member. 4 bolts on each side, just loosen them, don't remove them. That helps a lot. Also, leave them loose until you get the motor in the car, that'll help when lining up the tail of the tranny to the tranny support bracket and the bracket to the underside of the car. Once done, tighten then all up to spec.

tilly

iTrader: (5)

I had the same problem. I loosened up all the bolts on the motor, partly tapped in one side, then I went to the other side and completely tapped in the other bolt then I finished with the other one.

Superman09

iTrader: (65)

i ended up getting it. What a bitch! Pry'd the hell out of it and finally got the bolt started then hammered it threw! Motors in now!