Dropping Engine out of C5

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Feb 18, 2006 | 09:29 PM

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Dropping Engine out of C5

Have a couple of questions about dropping the engine out of a C5 Corvette:
1. Is it necessary to drop the transverse leaf spring? The technical service manual says you should when dropping the engine out of the bottom of the car.
2. A/C compressor… Is it possible to remove the engine without removing the A/C compressor? There are rigid lines from the firewall to the back of the pump. Not sure if I can maneuver the engine to clear the pump.

Any other tips/tricks are most appreciated. Thanks.

Feb 19, 2006 | 01:32 AM

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From: murrieta

you do not need to remove the leaf spring, when you drop the cradle it will go with it, just unbolt the a/c compressor from the block, and lay it to the side.