suggestions for pulling a motor by yourself at a u-pull yard
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suggestions for pulling a motor by yourself at a u-pull yard I'm looking for a 5.3 for a cutlass project, and spotted a couple at the local u-pull place today. After adding up all the extra charges (they charge extra for alt, starter, ps pump, starter etc), I think it'll be around 450 for the dropout.
Their policy is you unbolt/unhook everything they will pick it up and set it in your truck.
Any tips for doing this alone with only hand tools? (have a cordless sawzall, and 1/4" impact)
Any specialty tools or oddball stuff I will need?
I'm worried about wasting an entire day, and not getting it.
Engine in in a 2003 tahoe 4 dr 4x4
Their policy is you unbolt/unhook everything they will pick it up and set it in your truck.
Any tips for doing this alone with only hand tools? (have a cordless sawzall, and 1/4" impact)
Any specialty tools or oddball stuff I will need?
I'm worried about wasting an entire day, and not getting it.
Engine in in a 2003 tahoe 4 dr 4x4
long block, or short block? take a saw-zaw, cable cutters and a pepsi. that's how they pull them lol
$500 should get you a motor that's on a pallet ready to rock. maybe look elsewhere?
$500 should get you a motor that's on a pallet ready to rock. maybe look elsewhere?
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From: alburnett, iowa
penetrate spray for rusty bolts, swivel sockets, good set of wrenches, cutters, pliers, channel locks, door panel tool for wiring holder clips. Like you said cordless tools, pry bar & screwdrivers, line wrenches. advice from me dont cut wiring unless its body side, engine harness can be used. take gas pedal the wiring & tach box. 03 is DBW throttle, pcm too. depending on what putting into radiator hoses may work. Save the bolts & also cut fuel lines way back of tranny. Then you can use them as well.
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