Finally venturing into my 3.4 swap (dial up warning) - Page 2

thefallman · 09-01-2006, 12:49 PM

LOL i was also impressed with how much simpler my layout is under my hood now that i have the 3.4 in

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breknraj · 09-01-2006, 03:14 PM

Today's fun included removing the bumper, grille and lights to gain better access, and avoid banging them up during the project.

Then I turned my attention to the great fun of removing the plenum, so that I could get at the rest of the wiring harness. I thought I had all the connections removed to pull it off - riiiiight! I missed the back passenger side vacuum hose that goes up under the plenum. I just had the best time trying to get a pair of pliers onto the hose clamp for that turkey! (s)

After I got the plenum off, I pulled the rest of the wiring harness connectors, and then pulled the harness clear to the firewall, except for the stuff going down to the starter.

That's it for today. I have to do a little household cleaning up before my fiancee gets here for the weekend! lol!

Have a great holiday weekend, everyone!

breknraj · 09-04-2006, 05:58 PM

I didn't get a lot done this weekend (took advantage of some time with my lady).

I did remove the alternator, power steering pump and starter, and started removing the exhaust. I was going to remove the engine wiring harness, but there appears to be a hold down on the top of the transmission, going to the oxygen sensor, so I will deal with that when I get the engine and tranny loose, so that I can get my hand up in there.

I'm planning to head to Denver on Wednesday to give Mike at ORS some money to start my conversion kit, and pick up some parts for the 3.4. Until then, I'll keep going after the disassembly. I'm not too far from being able to pull the engine out of the '90!

breknraj · 09-15-2006, 08:02 PM

I've had a heck of a time since my last report. I got held up by not having enough stuff to crack the driveshaft bolts loose, and then the rain moved in for a few days. The break did give me the chace to visit my Dad, do a few chores for him, and raid the tools for more stuff to do this job with (icluding the air tools!)

I also had the great fun of a Murphy's Law transfer of money, so I had to delay going to ORS to pay for my conversion kit and crossover pipe.

I finally got that squared away, and got Mike the money, and gave him the info about the two trucks, so that he can start to work on the harness.

After my discussions with Mike, I have shifted to working on the Taco, because he will need the flanges from the crossover, and the body harness plugs for the ECU. So I worked in between the rain showers today to start removing the engine from the Taco. Im planning to pull it out with the engine harness still attached to it (and disconected everywhere else). I got most of the stuff off of the fender wells, and disconnected the fuel lines, vacuum hoses, throttle cable, ect.

I also drained the engine oil, and will drain the coolant as soon as I get another bucket for it. I transferred the front engine hook from the '90 to the Taco, since it did not have one. I'm wondering if the previous owner took it off when he put in the K&N (or if it even had one at all).

I'm hoping to get underneath tomorrow, to remove the rest of the stuff (weather permitting - and it's not looking good!).

Sorry, no pics today, due to rain.

mt_goat · 09-16-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

After my discussions with Mike, I have shifted to working on the Taco, because he will need the flanges from the crossover, and the body harness plugs for the ECU.

Oh he needs the body harness plugs now? He supplied mine.

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Originally Posted by breknraj

. Im planning to pull it out with the engine harness still attached to it (and disconected everywhere else).

Good idea, be sure to take LOTS of pics before disconnecting/removing stuff. I've found you can't have too many pics to go back and refer to later.

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Originally Posted by breknraj

I transferred the front engine hook from the '90 to the Taco, since it did not have one. I'm wondering if the previous owner took it off when he put in the K&N (or if it even had one at all).

No, the 5VZ doesn't come with one on the passinger side for some reason. Did you drill a new hole in the 3VZ hook?

Better hurry before you get snowed in up there huh?

Tragic Drive · 09-16-2006, 10:54 AM

Nice to see another 3.0 to 3.4 swap going on. It is a spendy conversion but worth every penny.

breknraj · 09-16-2006, 08:36 PM

Mt. Goat - Too late on the snow, had some this morning. I'm hoping that I can beat the stuff sticking, though (praying for a good Indian Summer!!)

Mike told me that they are having trouble sourcing the body harness plugs for the '02s, so he'll need mine.

I just have the front hook on the back bolt of the power steering bracket. I think I may end up adding it permanently, so I'll probably re-drill it to fit. The one bolt should do, to get the engine to the stand.

I should be back at it on Monday!

mt_goat · 09-17-2006, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

I just have the front hook on the back bolt of the power steering bracket. I think I may end up adding it permanently, so I'll probably re-drill it to fit. The one bolt should do, to get the engine to the stand.

Hummm... sure would be a bummer to drop it. Here's the way I drilled mine:

I'm leaving mine on permanently too, had to remove my intake silencer though.

breknraj · 09-17-2006, 05:01 PM

Since my Taco came with the K&N kit, I don't have to worry about the silencer. One small inconvenience avoided.

As far as the single bolt for the hook - the bolt is in good shape, a 10mm 8.8, with many thousands of pounds of shear strength. The extra bolt really adds nothing more than additional longitudinal stability. I spent years dealing with bolt strengths in my old job, so this is not a big concern for me. Besides, I'll be able to get a better measurement for modification, once it's on the stand.

I'm leaning toward the idea of just adding another bolt to an unused location on the block, with a spacer to match the level of the power steering bracket.

mt_goat · 09-17-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

I'm leaning toward the idea of just adding another bolt to an unused location on the block, with a spacer to match the level of the power steering bracket.

Yeah that's what I did. It wasn't the bolt I was worried about so much as the aluminum threaded bolt hole and the way the hook adds a bending moment into the equation. Plus the absolute nightmare thought of dropping the thing.:cry: Maybe I'm just overly cautious though.

breknraj · 09-18-2006, 06:19 PM

I had a very productive day of demolition today!

I drained the coolant, and removed the radiator hoses. Removed the fan shroud, and thought I was going to have to take the fan and clutch out at the same time, then I saw the clips to the bottom filler piece on the shroud. Took the shroud out, then ditched the fan and fan clutch. As much as I'd like to do the Volvo fan mod, I think I'll be re-using the Taco fan clutch, at least until next summer.

I removed the A/C condensor, evac can and front tubing. I had a mobile service come by to evacuate the system the other day, BTW.

breknraj · 09-18-2006, 06:35 PM

Then I decided to start going after the ECU. Little did I know about its location! I thought I was going to find it in the passenger side kick panel. At least I know where the cruise control computer is, now! I should have figured that the location of the ECU had changed, when I saw where the wires were coming out of the firewall.

So, I ended up taking most of the dash apart - 1, to get to the ECU, and 2, because there's a lot of stuff on the dash that I plan to use on my '90. I got the call that my '02 FSMs have come in (down in Denver). I wish I had them, right now, because the passenger side airbag has me mystified as to how it comes apart. I'd also like to see the write up on how the dash pad comes off, too.

They sure stuffed the wiring to the ECU in tight. I'll try to get the plugs out, and the ECU out tomorrow. Does anyone know if there are any other bolts to contend with on the ECU, besides the two brackets that I can see from the glove box hole?

Hopefully, I'll be getting the ECU out, drain and disconnect the power steering, and getting the rest of the engine harness wiring out from underneath the Taco tomorrow. I'm hoping that I can pull the engine tomorrow, or Wednesday, so that I can get the parts that Mike needs down to him ASAP.

mt_goat · 09-18-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

Does anyone know if there are any other bolts to contend with on the ECU, besides the two brackets that I can see from the glove box hole?

Yeah the ECU just has a couple bolts holding it in.

breknraj · 09-20-2006, 07:16 AM

Got a lot done yesterday, but not a lot on the Taco. I did manage to get some more stuff removed, like the heater hoses, power steering hoses, and the cab section of the engine wiring harness. I did get the ECU out, as well. One hassle was discovering another case of a plug or wiring hold down mounted to the top of the transmission. I think it may be the forward O2 sensor plug, but I can't see it, and can barely reach it. I'm still trying to figure out how to get it out (without destroying it), so that I can finish getting the engine harness stuff back to the engine bay.

After aggravating myself with that for a while, I decide it was time to do something else. I finally got my plywood delivered, and started working on my work platform. I got 5 sheets of 3/4" CDX, and cut one to make the joining pieces for the other four, to make an 8x16' platform that would allow me to roll the engine hoist an stand around.

With the pieces cut, I used a Flood CWP wood sealer on all of the wood, since I will probably be in need of this thing again, come next spring. I moved the trucks (towed them back a few feet with the Volvo), and assembled the platform with a box full of drywall screws (shortest deck screws were too long).

I finished the day by assembling my hoist and stand.

mt_goat · 09-20-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

One hassle was discovering another case of a plug or wiring hold down mounted to the top of the transmission. I think it may be the forward O2 sensor plug, but I can't see it, and can barely reach it. I'm still trying to figure out how to get it out (without destroying it)...

Oh I hate those things, and if you think it's hard to get them out wait till you try to put those things back in, lol.

breknraj · 09-20-2006, 10:19 AM

Mt Goat, I think that I'll secure them in a manner that is accessable for other work and maintenance later. I'm sure that that is a great location for a tie down when the beasties are on the assembly line, but it is just a PIT* for working on after the fact.

I also understand the isolation aspects of the top of the tranny, but I think it can be accomplished by relocation in a couple of spots more to the side, so that I can get to them easier at a later date.

jon_7248 · 09-20-2006, 03:06 PM

Not the Supra Swap??? Tisk Tisk Tisk

j/k, have fun with that engine. I have one on my Tacoma and it's great!

breknraj · 09-20-2006, 07:49 PM

Today's accomplishments were to finally get the rest of the engine harness wires out from under the Taco. I was able to get to the forward O2 sensor plug through the shifter hole from inside the cab. Even after I got it pried loose from its little bracket, I still had to jockey the wires forward, from underneath, so that I could get enough clearance to get the plug taken apart. Then I fed the harness through to lay it over the top of the engine.

At this point I started looking at what was left to pull the engine. I pulled out the starter, and the bottom flywheel cover plate from the bell housing. I took a look at the exhaust flange on the crossover pipe, and discover that I didn't have the stuff to put some decent torque on the flange nuts, so I made a trip to Napa to get some 1/2" extensions, so that I'd be able to reach them.

Before I left on the Napa trip, I took a long look at the bolts on the bell housing, specifically at the top ones. I had originally planned to just pull the engine, and leave the tranny in the truck, for now. After looking at the lack of good access to the top bolts, I decided that I'd pull the transmission out with the engine, and then take them apart.

So, as the snow/rain started to fall, I removed the drive shafts, and drained the gearbox and transfer case. Snow or not, that thing is coming out tomorrow. I have to unbolt the exhaust flange, take the clutch slave cylinder off, support the transmission with a jack, and remove the frame cross member, and take the bolts out of the moter mounts. I'm hoping that I'll be able to run the parts down to Mike at ORS tomorrow afternoon, and also pick up my '02 FSMs, as well.

breknraj · 09-21-2006, 08:10 AM

This should make for an interesting day.

This is what I woke up to - why can't the weather people be wrong when you want them to be?!?!?

mt_goat · 09-21-2006, 11:38 AM

You can get those upper tranny bolts with extensions and swivels if they aren't too frozen. If they are too frozen you can move the engine and tranny forward about 4 or 5 inches and get them from the top (inside the engine bay). I wouldn't try taking the whole thing out in one piece unless you have an engine leveler for your hoist.

Looks like a good snow year coming.

04 Rocko Taco · 09-21-2006, 11:56 AM

I'm really curious as to how this went or is going in the snow....Updates tonite, I hope.

breknraj · 09-21-2006, 05:29 PM

At long last, the engine and tranny are out of the Taco!

I started out this morning by sweeping the snow off the steps, deck, and then the work area. After I had the area resonably clear I went after the exhaust nuts with the impact. Even after soaking the hell out of them with PB Blaster yesterday, it still took about 45 minutes to get all three of them off. Most of the time was waiting for the compressor to come back up, but two of the three nuts were VERY obstinate!

I then removed the last bracket holding the clutch slave cylinder stuff in place. By this point it was time to come in and warm up for a bit!

I went back out, and placed a floor jack under the transmission, with the help of a scrap of firewood, to hold it up while I removed the frame cross member. Afeter I had all of that set up, I removed the motor mount bolts, and then hooked up the hoist (with the losd leveler, Mt. Goat). I put just a little pressure on the cherry picker, and then did a final check for anything left attached that shouldn't be. Seeing nothing to interfere, I began removing the engine in ernest.

I took it very slowly, checking things frequently. I did have to back track a little when the shifter housing got hung up on a welded joint of the firewall/tunnel. I knew that it was going to be interesting to get the whole thing out, but since there is really nothing for usable body panels on the Taco, I didn't mind using a rock bar to lever things around from time to time.

I have to say that I'm VERY glad that I put the forward hook on the engine - it made life a lot easier. This would have also been significantly easier and faster, had I had another set of hands around to help, but solo was not insurmountable. I did have to take the engine pretty high, and was watching things like a hawk. I can't tell you how relieved I was to finally be able to lower it down, again! I'm also glad that I made the work platform - there would have been no way that I could have gotten it out without the smooth, solid surface to do it on.

With the engine and tranny on the deck, I removed the crossover pipe, and the transmission. I then took off the clutch and flywheel, so that I could mount the engine to the engine stand.

I cleaned up the toys, and tarped the engine. I also sat a big bag of potting soil on the base of the stand, and put a couple of boardsdown to block the wheels. I finished the day by cutting out the body harness plugs, to take to Mike tomorrow.

breknraj · 09-21-2006, 05:31 PM

One last shot for the day.

Elton · 09-21-2006, 05:33 PM

nice it looks like its going very well bet you cant wait to get her up and running again

breknraj · 09-22-2006, 07:18 AM

I could have sworn that I cleaned this stuff up yesterday!!

09-01-2006, 03:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Today's fun included removing the bumper, grille and lights to gain better access, and avoid banging them up during the project. Then I turned my attention to the great fun of removing the plenum, so that I could get at the rest of the wiring harness. I thought I had all the connections removed to pull it off - riiiiight! I missed the back passenger side vacuum hose that goes up under the plenum. I just had the best time trying to get a pair of pliers onto the hose clamp for that turkey! (s) After I got the plenum off, I pulled the rest of the wiring harness connectors, and then pulled the harness clear to the firewall, except for the stuff going down to the starter. That's it for today. I have to do a little household cleaning up before my fiancee gets here for the weekend! lol! Have a great holiday weekend, everyone! Attached Thumbnails

09-16-2006, 10:54 AM	#31 (permalink)
Tragic Drive Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 410	Nice to see another 3.0 to 3.4 swap going on. It is a spendy conversion but worth every penny. __________________ *,Thomas* Supercharged 3.4 in a ARB Locked 95 Runner

09-18-2006, 06:19 PM	#36 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I had a very productive day of demolition today! I drained the coolant, and removed the radiator hoses. Removed the fan shroud, and thought I was going to have to take the fan and clutch out at the same time, then I saw the clips to the bottom filler piece on the shroud. Took the shroud out, then ditched the fan and fan clutch. As much as I'd like to do the Volvo fan mod, I think I'll be re-using the Taco fan clutch, at least until next summer. I removed the A/C condensor, evac can and front tubing. I had a mobile service come by to evacuate the system the other day, BTW. Attached Thumbnails

09-18-2006, 06:35 PM	#37 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Then I decided to start going after the ECU. Little did I know about its location! I thought I was going to find it in the passenger side kick panel. At least I know where the cruise control computer is, now! I should have figured that the location of the ECU had changed, when I saw where the wires were coming out of the firewall. So, I ended up taking most of the dash apart - 1, to get to the ECU, and 2, because there's a lot of stuff on the dash that I plan to use on my '90. I got the call that my '02 FSMs have come in (down in Denver). I wish I had them, right now, because the passenger side airbag has me mystified as to how it comes apart. I'd also like to see the write up on how the dash pad comes off, too. They sure stuffed the wiring to the ECU in tight. I'll try to get the plugs out, and the ECU out tomorrow. Does anyone know if there are any other bolts to contend with on the ECU, besides the two brackets that I can see from the glove box hole? Hopefully, I'll be getting the ECU out, drain and disconnect the power steering, and getting the rest of the engine harness wiring out from underneath the Taco tomorrow. I'm hoping that I can pull the engine tomorrow, or Wednesday, so that I can get the parts that Mike needs down to him ASAP. Attached Thumbnails

09-20-2006, 07:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Got a lot done yesterday, but not a lot on the Taco. I did manage to get some more stuff removed, like the heater hoses, power steering hoses, and the cab section of the engine wiring harness. I did get the ECU out, as well. One hassle was discovering another case of a plug or wiring hold down mounted to the top of the transmission. I think it may be the forward O2 sensor plug, but I can't see it, and can barely reach it. I'm still trying to figure out how to get it out (without destroying it), so that I can finish getting the engine harness stuff back to the engine bay. After aggravating myself with that for a while, I decide it was time to do something else. I finally got my plywood delivered, and started working on my work platform. I got 5 sheets of 3/4" CDX, and cut one to make the joining pieces for the other four, to make an 8x16' platform that would allow me to roll the engine hoist an stand around. With the pieces cut, I used a Flood CWP wood sealer on all of the wood, since I will probably be in need of this thing again, come next spring. I moved the trucks (towed them back a few feet with the Volvo), and assembled the platform with a box full of drywall screws (shortest deck screws were too long). I finished the day by assembling my hoist and stand. Attached Thumbnails

09-04-2006, 05:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I didn't get a lot done this weekend (took advantage of some time with my lady). I did remove the alternator, power steering pump and starter, and started removing the exhaust. I was going to remove the engine wiring harness, but there appears to be a hold down on the top of the transmission, going to the oxygen sensor, so I will deal with that when I get the engine and tranny loose, so that I can get my hand up in there. I'm planning to head to Denver on Wednesday to give Mike at ORS some money to start my conversion kit, and pick up some parts for the 3.4. Until then, I'll keep going after the disassembly. I'm not too far from being able to pull the engine out of the '90!

09-15-2006, 08:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I've had a heck of a time since my last report. I got held up by not having enough stuff to crack the driveshaft bolts loose, and then the rain moved in for a few days. The break did give me the chace to visit my Dad, do a few chores for him, and raid the tools for more stuff to do this job with (icluding the air tools!) I also had the great fun of a Murphy's Law transfer of money, so I had to delay going to ORS to pay for my conversion kit and crossover pipe. I finally got that squared away, and got Mike the money, and gave him the info about the two trucks, so that he can start to work on the harness. After my discussions with Mike, I have shifted to working on the Taco, because he will need the flanges from the crossover, and the body harness plugs for the ECU. So I worked in between the rain showers today to start removing the engine from the Taco. Im planning to pull it out with the engine harness still attached to it (and disconected everywhere else). I got most of the stuff off of the fender wells, and disconnected the fuel lines, vacuum hoses, throttle cable, ect. I also drained the engine oil, and will drain the coolant as soon as I get another bucket for it. I transferred the front engine hook from the '90 to the Taco, since it did not have one. I'm wondering if the previous owner took it off when he put in the K&N (or if it even had one at all). I'm hoping to get underneath tomorrow, to remove the rest of the stuff (weather permitting - and it's not looking good!). Sorry, no pics today, due to rain.

09-16-2006, 08:36 PM	#32 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Mt. Goat - Too late on the snow, had some this morning. I'm hoping that I can beat the stuff sticking, though (praying for a good Indian Summer!!) Mike told me that they are having trouble sourcing the body harness plugs for the '02s, so he'll need mine. I just have the front hook on the back bolt of the power steering bracket. I think I may end up adding it permanently, so I'll probably re-drill it to fit. The one bolt should do, to get the engine to the stand. I should be back at it on Monday!

09-17-2006, 05:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Since my Taco came with the K&N kit, I don't have to worry about the silencer. One small inconvenience avoided. As far as the single bolt for the hook - the bolt is in good shape, a 10mm 8.8, with many thousands of pounds of shear strength. The extra bolt really adds nothing more than additional longitudinal stability. I spent years dealing with bolt strengths in my old job, so this is not a big concern for me. Besides, I'll be able to get a better measurement for modification, once it's on the stand. I'm leaning toward the idea of just adding another bolt to an unused location on the block, with a spacer to match the level of the power steering bracket.

09-20-2006, 10:19 AM	#41 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Mt Goat, I think that I'll secure them in a manner that is accessable for other work and maintenance later. I'm sure that that is a great location for a tie down when the beasties are on the assembly line, but it is just a PIT* for working on after the fact. I also understand the isolation aspects of the top of the tranny, but I think it can be accomplished by relocation in a couple of spots more to the side, so that I can get to them easier at a later date.

09-20-2006, 03:06 PM	#42 (permalink)
jon_7248 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Grapevine TX Posts: 190	Not the Supra Swap??? Tisk Tisk Tisk j/k, have fun with that engine. I have one on my Tacoma and it's great! __________________ -- My 2 cents = 1 Peso 1987 4Runner Operation: Nostalgic! in effect

09-20-2006, 07:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Today's accomplishments were to finally get the rest of the engine harness wires out from under the Taco. I was able to get to the forward O2 sensor plug through the shifter hole from inside the cab. Even after I got it pried loose from its little bracket, I still had to jockey the wires forward, from underneath, so that I could get enough clearance to get the plug taken apart. Then I fed the harness through to lay it over the top of the engine. At this point I started looking at what was left to pull the engine. I pulled out the starter, and the bottom flywheel cover plate from the bell housing. I took a look at the exhaust flange on the crossover pipe, and discover that I didn't have the stuff to put some decent torque on the flange nuts, so I made a trip to Napa to get some 1/2" extensions, so that I'd be able to reach them. Before I left on the Napa trip, I took a long look at the bolts on the bell housing, specifically at the top ones. I had originally planned to just pull the engine, and leave the tranny in the truck, for now. After looking at the lack of good access to the top bolts, I decided that I'd pull the transmission out with the engine, and then take them apart. So, as the snow/rain started to fall, I removed the drive shafts, and drained the gearbox and transfer case. Snow or not, that thing is coming out tomorrow. I have to unbolt the exhaust flange, take the clutch slave cylinder off, support the transmission with a jack, and remove the frame cross member, and take the bolts out of the moter mounts. I'm hoping that I'll be able to run the parts down to Mike at ORS tomorrow afternoon, and also pick up my '02 FSMs, as well. Attached Thumbnails

09-21-2006, 08:10 AM	#44 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	This should make for an interesting day. This is what I woke up to - why can't the weather people be wrong when you want them to be?!?!? Attached Thumbnails

09-21-2006, 11:38 AM	#45 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,916	You can get those upper tranny bolts with extensions and swivels if they aren't too frozen. If they are too frozen you can move the engine and tranny forward about 4 or 5 inches and get them from the top (inside the engine bay). I wouldn't try taking the whole thing out in one piece unless you have an engine leveler for your hoist. Looks like a good snow year coming. __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000. Last edited by mt_goat; 09-21-2006 at 11:41 AM.

09-21-2006, 11:56 AM	#46 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	I'm really curious as to how this went or is going in the snow....Updates tonite, I hope. __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

09-21-2006, 05:29 PM	#47 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	At long last, the engine and tranny are out of the Taco! I started out this morning by sweeping the snow off the steps, deck, and then the work area. After I had the area resonably clear I went after the exhaust nuts with the impact. Even after soaking the hell out of them with PB Blaster yesterday, it still took about 45 minutes to get all three of them off. Most of the time was waiting for the compressor to come back up, but two of the three nuts were VERY obstinate! I then removed the last bracket holding the clutch slave cylinder stuff in place. By this point it was time to come in and warm up for a bit! I went back out, and placed a floor jack under the transmission, with the help of a scrap of firewood, to hold it up while I removed the frame cross member. Afeter I had all of that set up, I removed the motor mount bolts, and then hooked up the hoist (with the losd leveler, Mt. Goat). I put just a little pressure on the cherry picker, and then did a final check for anything left attached that shouldn't be. Seeing nothing to interfere, I began removing the engine in ernest. I took it very slowly, checking things frequently. I did have to back track a little when the shifter housing got hung up on a welded joint of the firewall/tunnel. I knew that it was going to be interesting to get the whole thing out, but since there is really nothing for usable body panels on the Taco, I didn't mind using a rock bar to lever things around from time to time. I have to say that I'm VERY glad that I put the forward hook on the engine - it made life a lot easier. This would have also been significantly easier and faster, had I had another set of hands around to help, but solo was not insurmountable. I did have to take the engine pretty high, and was watching things like a hawk. I can't tell you how relieved I was to finally be able to lower it down, again! I'm also glad that I made the work platform - there would have been no way that I could have gotten it out without the smooth, solid surface to do it on. With the engine and tranny on the deck, I removed the crossover pipe, and the transmission. I then took off the clutch and flywheel, so that I could mount the engine to the engine stand. I cleaned up the toys, and tarped the engine. I also sat a big bag of potting soil on the base of the stand, and put a couple of boardsdown to block the wheels. I finished the day by cutting out the body harness plugs, to take to Mike tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

09-21-2006, 05:31 PM	#48 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	One last shot for the day. Attached Thumbnails

09-21-2006, 05:33 PM	#49 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	nice it looks like its going very well bet you cant wait to get her up and running again __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

09-22-2006, 07:18 AM	#50 (permalink)
breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	I could have sworn that I cleaned this stuff up yesterday!! Attached Thumbnails

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