Don't they still have access to the torque converter bolts.. I've always
unbolted the converter and just left it behind.. I don't recall ever moving
a tranny back.. or having to really come very far forward either. In a Dak
engine bay; I'd remove the radiator anyway.. just as a precaution, but it
seems that would allow adequate clearance.
Aaron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 9:26 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Engine Removal
>
>
> No easy way to do that. However, you can take off the upper radiator
> support, remove the radiator, and lower the condenser (if equipped).
Takes
> only about 30 minutes to take the engine out that way - slides forward and
> out.
>
> On my '97 3.9L, we did it this way (also disconnecting the motor mounts at
> the engine...not the frame)...slides right out. (We do it this way all
the
> time on the 3.9/4.7/5.2/5.9 and Diesels at work - much quicker than the
way
> the manual wants it done.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of James Calder
> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:30 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Engine Removal
>
>
> Is there a chance the engine can be removed without sliding the tranny
back
> in a 318 automatic, or is there no way the torque converter will clear the
> bell housing? Maybe with all the front accessories, accessory bracket,
> Viper Fan/Radiator gone?
> How about a 3.9 manual (more room and no TC)?
> Thanks,
> James
>
>
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