I need help on rotating an engine on 1990 Buick
headlice1
12-07-2005, 12:46 PM
1990 Buick Century SW 3.3L V6.
It does not say how to do it in the Chiltons. On my Pontiac, all I need to do is chock one wheel, put it in nuetral, unfasten the coolant resevoir, unfasten the 2 engine straps, use leverage with a pry bar to rotate.
This procedure does not work with my Buick.
What I am trying to do is replace the electric blower that stopped working, so I can get heat back into my car.
It does not say how to do it in the Chiltons. On my Pontiac, all I need to do is chock one wheel, put it in nuetral, unfasten the coolant resevoir, unfasten the 2 engine straps, use leverage with a pry bar to rotate.
This procedure does not work with my Buick.
What I am trying to do is replace the electric blower that stopped working, so I can get heat back into my car.
MT-2500
12-07-2005, 12:58 PM
Check your local parts place they make a tool to help do that.
MT
MT
headlice1
12-08-2005, 10:23 AM
Check your local parts place they make a tool to help do that.
MT
Ok, but are there specific instructions on HOW to do it?
MT
Ok, but are there specific instructions on HOW to do it?
MT-2500
12-08-2005, 02:11 PM
The basic instructions are to remove the wishbone/upper engine struts and hook the tool into where it came off and just crank the engine forward with the tool.
Some tools may be a little different but they should come with instructions.
I have hooked a double loop chain in there and gave it a few twist with a bar and done the same thing.
Or put engine in park with struts off and pusk the car and the engine will rock forward some. And just put a block between engine and firewall to hold it forward.
MT
Some tools may be a little different but they should come with instructions.
I have hooked a double loop chain in there and gave it a few twist with a bar and done the same thing.
Or put engine in park with struts off and pusk the car and the engine will rock forward some. And just put a block between engine and firewall to hold it forward.
MT
headlice1
12-08-2005, 06:58 PM
The basic instructions are to remove the wishbone/upper engine struts and hook the tool into where it came off and just crank the engine forward with the tool.
Some tools may be a little different but they should come with instructions.
I have hooked a double loop chain in there and gave it a few twist with a bar and done the same thing.
Or put engine in park with struts off and pusk the car and the engine will rock forward some. And just put a block between engine and firewall to hold it forward.
MT
But even when applying leverage, the engine does not rotate. Is there another engine strap underneath that I do not know about? It doesnt budge.
Some tools may be a little different but they should come with instructions.
I have hooked a double loop chain in there and gave it a few twist with a bar and done the same thing.
Or put engine in park with struts off and pusk the car and the engine will rock forward some. And just put a block between engine and firewall to hold it forward.
MT
But even when applying leverage, the engine does not rotate. Is there another engine strap underneath that I do not know about? It doesnt budge.
MT-2500
12-08-2005, 08:30 PM
There may be or the engine mount setup is holding it from the undeside. Have a look underneath.
Usually the engine that have the top strut will rock when you take it lose.
MT
Usually the engine that have the top strut will rock when you take it lose.
MT
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