Pulling Engine By The Valley Bolts

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Feb 2, 2016 | 08:26 PM

2JZFC

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Pulling Engine By The Valley Bolts

Need to pull an LM4 out of a swapped Sonoma to replace a broken oil pan. It is really tight and wondering if I could pull the engine out using valley cover bolts. Tranny will be disconnected and the engine, being all aluminum, will be a little lighter, but don't know if the valley cover bolts are strong enough.

Anyone ever done this? If so, how many bolts did you use?

Feb 2, 2016 | 09:27 PM

Paul Bell

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Yes, this is very common. You can make up your own plate or buy one already made.

Feb 3, 2016 | 11:38 AM

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I'll take it one step further, I used a valley lifting plate to install my LM4 motor AND t56 trans at once in my '00 Hombre. I used all 10 bolts and just snugged them all in.

Feb 6, 2016 | 08:02 AM

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Made mine own to put in my s-10

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Feb 6, 2016 | 05:44 PM

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Didn't have time to make or buy one, so it was a tight fit, but getting one is definitely planned.

Feb 7, 2016 | 03:54 AM

Garrett Shaver

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Definitely get a valley plate. I've pulled iron lm7 in a pinch by 4 valley cover bolts. 2 to lift and 2 just in case. but it was sketchy & I wouldn't recommend it.