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Old 08-17-2011, 12:24 PM
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help! 97 malibu engine removal problem

i have a dilemna with removing the engine (3100)...i need to remove the torque converter bolts but the engine has seized up and i cannot get it to turn with a breaker bar! ive never had to change a motor that didnt turn...what can i do to get to those bolts? it doenst look like i have enough room to pull engine to side pulling converter out of tranny far enough to get them because it hits the body
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Old 08-17-2011, 12:32 PM
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Re: help! 97 malibu engine removal problem

Pull it with the trans maybe? Or pull the pan and unbolt the rods or mains and maybe turn the crank.
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Re: help! 97 malibu engine removal problem

i will try to unbolt pan first...im not tryin to pull dat tranny too! i kno its got to be some type of trick to it
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