New Engine!

danf1 · #1 04-30-2008, 01:07 PM

For those of you that have commented on my hydrolock problem thanks a bunch. My incompetent mechanic knew less than me about this problem, so in turn I'm in need of a new engine (with labor and all that crap it's easier to just do this). Does anyone know of where i can buy a rebuilt one that's around the Washington DC area? maybe even a few states over..

and with that.. how hard is it to do a motor replacement on an eclipse? i've never done it and would imagine i need more tools than what i have.. any suggestions?

david-b · #2 04-30-2008, 01:12 PM

It's not too bad. If you're not competent about doing it, take it in to a shop. Will cost though. Search ebay for motors. Can get them pretty cheap.

EDIT for more info...

You'll need an engine hoist.
You're working with the tranny then also which can be a pain if you don't know what you're doing. Whether you leave it in or take it out also... it's a pain.
I would recommend a shop doing it if you never have (and have no will to do it a second time) as it can be hard, but you will pay. Probably close to $1g just in labor.

JoeShmoe · #3 04-30-2008, 01:31 PM

ebay would be the cheaper option for rebuilt. Or you could pick one up from a junkyard but you wouldn't know if it were still good.

Thor06 · #4 04-30-2008, 02:18 PM

Check out craigslist and the classifieds on dsmtuners and dsmtrader.

Black99GST · #5 04-30-2008, 04:20 PM

did you pull off the oil pan and asses the damage first? i would be 100% SURE before i went off and bought a new engine... thats just me though...

replacing rings + Rods > replacing engine

gthompson97 · #6 04-30-2008, 04:58 PM

Depending on how mechanical you are, it can take 4-5 hours, or a couple days. I can have the motor out and a different one back in in about 4 if I work steady. And I don't have a lift, so you don't NEED one, but it definitely makes things easier when you use one.

If you are sure you can do this, I'd go for it. R&R on an engine is a very big learning experience and my first one helped me learn so much. On the other hand, if you mess something up, it's your fault and it'll cost you to fix the mistake.

danf1 · #7 05-02-2008, 12:32 AM

ok so far i'm like half way done.. i have to pull the axle and get the transaxle out of there.. someone please tell me how to get to that friggin bolt for the battery holder.. i got one out.. but the other one, that's right by the back up light sensor/switch is impossible to get to with a ratchet or a standard wrentch.. some one pleeease help

gthompson97 · #8 05-02-2008, 01:08 AM

Show me a picture of what bolt you're talking about and i'll tell you exactly how to get it out.

danf1 · #9 05-02-2008, 01:43 AM

will do.. and also.. on the engine there is ONE hook to attach the hoist.. by the oil filler cap.. where should i attach the other chain?

danf1 · #10 05-02-2008, 01:50 AM

Here's the bolt i'm having a problem with

gthompson97 · #11 05-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Can you get on it with a swivel-head ratchet, or a swivel socket? IIRC, last time I pulled my tranny, I didn't pull out that bracket, I just worked around it. As for the motor lift, there should be one on the back by the intake manifold, and then the other one is on the other corner of the motor connected to two exhaust manifold studs. In the pictures, I see you're missing that part, you might just have to fab up something for that.

david-b · #12 05-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Looks like he's missing it because the manifold is off. Just take the 2 bolts that the mount hooks into and tighten it back up there.

Just read the rest... you said it wasn't there to begin with? Goto the hardware store and find a piece of metal with a big hole in it and then drill out smaller ones for the bolts.

danf1 · #13 05-02-2008, 03:43 PM

guh now i'm having trouble taking out my drive axles.. any ideas? hanes fails to note that there are 4 bolts behind the hub that need to get out but i can't get to them either.. the disc isnt coming off either.. so i think i'm gonna have to take the control arm off and just work from there i think

SilvrEclipse · #14 05-02-2008, 03:49 PM

Make sure you pull the speed sensor out before you pull the axles out. I think it will break the speed gear if you dont. Also I beleive I unbolted the lower control arm when I pulled my axles out.

What bolts are you trying to get out, the ones that hold the caliper and bracket on? These have to come off before the rotor will, also your rotor may be rusted on the hub.

david-b · #15 05-02-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

What bolts are you trying to get out, the ones that hold the caliper and bracket on? These have to come off before the rotor will, also your rotor may be rusted on the hub.

Easy fix for the rotors... take a mallet and pound away at it. Works everytime for me!

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