Cascade Crew

batcave · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject: sorry not 3rd gen related

anyone have any suggestions on a 96 blazer 4x4 4.3 pulling engine out how does one seperate engine from trans no cover for torque converter bolts or should i just pull it all out in one anyone ever done one of these do i have to pull the core support out no real clearance for pulling all out any suggestions would be helpfull thanks

chevymad · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject:

The cover is the solid aluminum place on the bottom of the bellhousing. It has 3 15mm headed bolts on each side, and there may be 2 brace rods attached to the bottom of it.

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

Took the engine and trans out of my S10 (first gen) without removing the core support, but I had to get the truck up pretty high to do it. Going back in, I got smart and pulled the support.

If you don't need the trans, don't pull it. Get the bellhousing bolts out, take the hood off,, throw a jack under the trans. Then just yank the motor up a little, out towards the front, and then straight up.

batcave · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject:

the only way to possibly get torque conveter bolts out is threw the starter these are the worst blazers to work on it looks like threw the core suport i go

chevymad · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

I've changed motors in these things.. and transmissions.. that cover comes off.. then you can get to the bolts. You might have to pull the exhaust Y pipe to get the torque convertor cover off though.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:12 am Post subject:

Just did a '95 Jimmy myself.

Pull the radiator, not the core support.

A Load Leveler will be your friend.

If you can't get that cover off, remove the starter and access the bolts from that hole.

chevymad · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:37 am Post subject:

Cover would still have to come off.. you can't pull flexplate through the starter hole!! Wink

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:38 am Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:46 am Post subject:

91RSVert · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:49 am Post subject:

I took a 00 2wd 4l60e out in the junk yard. IIRC I just undid the bellhousing, exhaust, cross member, d shaft, and the braces and just slid the trans back. Leaving the flex and torque on the motor.

But that was early last summer (like 15mo ago).

Being that is 4x4, I would leave the trans in, and just try and pull the motor.