Topic: 85 4 runner engine and tranny removal question

[intheworks]

i got an 85 4runner, if i remove everything from the front grill area, would i be able to remove the engine and trans. as one? through the engine bay area

[79coyotefrg]

engine and tranny  yes,  with tcase attached  NO

[intheworks [OP]]

so you've done it before, is what your saying right : )

[DAWGTOY]

yea you can do it this way. i've had my eng/trans out repaired and
reinstalled in under 4 hours. done it many times.
this was on a 83. but an 84 should not be to different.


dawg

[4runner]

i have removed the engine, tranny, and transfercase as one at the same time in my parts truck. just as you are thinking of doing. of coarse the crossmember will be out so the transfercase will be near dragging on the ground as the motor is coming out

[DanS]

Why do you want to remove all together? I've only removed all at once by sawzalling the rad cradle in one of my parts trucks and have tried, in the beginning ,to remove all together but my chain fall would not go high enough even with 9' ceilings!
I find it easier to remove engine separatley and then drop tranny/transfer case out the bottom.
Hope it helps, DanS

[Gittinit]

I've done it but ya had better be prepared to tilt and wiggle. You will need to lift everything really high too. Its definately a pain to do it this way, but its doable.

[jimbo74]

im working on dropping my engine in right now, and i jsut dont see how you can even do it, trying to clear the core support....


i did pull my tranny out of the engine bay, but the engine wasnt in @ the same time, i jsut grabbed the bellhousing and started pulling

[jimbo74]

just unbolt the tranny, and pull the engine out, its onle a few bolts, and its a lot easier to deal with

[Wermz84]

Sounds like alot of work, but then again so is mating up the tranny and enging while putting it back together.  Everytime I've put it back in I always cuss wondering why i didn't try it that way.

[intheworks [OP]]

thanks for all the help! today im gonna powerwash all the oil off the undercarage of the runner, like from the front axle to the transfercase : ) ITS BAD , even my front driveshaft...... its all covered in oil    whats a badass degreaser i could buy to help the process? anyone know? 
after all that ill remove the radiator, all wiring and other items like air box etc. and unbolt the tranny from the t-case so ill be ready to go for this weekend when my buddys show up to help and drink a few.

i got my new engine and tranny at my aswell so im hoping that i can get it done this weekend. HOPING

[Wermz84]

I use this and love it.  A little expensive, but it works really well.  Direct spray on, let sit a few minutes, lightly scrub with brush, and rinse.

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_taw.html


 

[8Snaces]

GUNK!!! That stuff gits it all for me.