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Old 01-15-2014, 11:53 AM
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Default TBSS engine swap - any advice?

How many of you guys out there have pulled the engien out of a TBSS?

I'm looking for some pointers. I know the front axle is gonna create more problems than what you would typically get in a truck which I'm not looking forward to...

Does anyone have any helpful tips? Things i may not realize I'm getting myself into?
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yea I think that's going to be a must
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That oil pan is the kicker being AWD.
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kicker is a nice way to put it...
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It's not easy even for experienced techs. You might think I am crazy but I pull the trans first, it doesn't take me that long. With the trans and exhaust out of the way it makes the job a lot easier. you will save time and aggravation in the long run. that's how I do most of my longitudinal motor jobs.
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That's good advice Mark , your def a pro at these particular engine swaps .
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Awd makes it a bitch.
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I leave Trans in take the intake off and unbolt the pan let it drop a bit unhook pickup and go up and out I support Trans with ratchet strap sounds complicated but it's not. But you could do it the other way too. It's not near as bad as some

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