2JZFC

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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?

Paul Bell

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

themealonwheels

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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.

10droped

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Made mine own to put in my s-10

2JZFC

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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.

Garrett Shaver

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.

Krom

I've been moving an iron 5.3, bolted to 4l80e for months, in and out of a swap, using only 4 corner cover bolts, and a harbor freight engine leveler

TurboChapman

I use the Mac tie down spreader bar with tilt bracket.
Works sweet