Hi,
I would like to take my engine out to paint the block as its a bit tatty.
Just wondering whats involved and how long it takes to get it out and back in again. Any tips/tricks
Even better if someone wants to do it for me.
Cheers for any info.
Congratulations to vtecmec for winning May/June's Lude Of The Month, with his DIY Turbo BB1 build.
>>> Click Here For Profile <<<
>>> Click Here For Profile <<<
Engine removal
- Hagland-BB4
- Posts: 513
- Joined: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:30 pm
- My Generation: 4G
- Location: Brighton
- Has thanked: 65 times
- Been thanked: 97 times
- Contact:
Engine removal
Now
1994 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB4 SI VTEC LSD (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
1996 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 VTEC (Milano Red - R81)
1993 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB1 SI VTEC (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
Then
1996 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 VTEC (Championship Whte - NH0)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 (Phantom Grey - NH561P)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB4 SI VTEC LSD (Granada Black - NH503P)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB1 4WS (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
1994 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB4 SI VTEC LSD (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
1996 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 VTEC (Milano Red - R81)
1993 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB1 SI VTEC (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
Then
1996 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 VTEC (Championship Whte - NH0)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - UKDM BB1 (Phantom Grey - NH561P)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB4 SI VTEC LSD (Granada Black - NH503P)
1995 Prelude 2.2 - JDM BB1 4WS (Sebring Silver - NH552M)
- Drax
- Moderator
- Posts: 6268
- Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:05 pm
- My Generation: 4G
- Location: Wrexham, North Wales
- Has thanked: 16 times
- Been thanked: 381 times
Engine removal
ive done it a few times - need to disconnect the driveshafts from the gearbox underneath (disconnecting the ARB helps do this) then unplug the loom from the car (keep it on the block when it comes out), take off air intake, disconnect exhaust mani, gearbox linkages etc, be careful you unplug everything down the back of the engine loom & vacuum pipes wise as something can be missed easily and then can break when lifting the engine.
once these are down, connect the engine crane on whilst the engine mounts are still connected, using a tilter on the crane helps as the engine comes out easier at an angle. once connected up, take off the engine mounts and lift away!...slowly though, best a 2 person job so one to lift and one to check for anything still connected, snagging, moving the engine around when coming up to avoid knocking anything etc.
once these are down, connect the engine crane on whilst the engine mounts are still connected, using a tilter on the crane helps as the engine comes out easier at an angle. once connected up, take off the engine mounts and lift away!...slowly though, best a 2 person job so one to lift and one to check for anything still connected, snagging, moving the engine around when coming up to avoid knocking anything etc.
2.2 JDM DOHC SI-VTEC LSD TCS 4WS ABS BB1 MANUAL 1992
FOR PAUL
FOR PAUL
- Vtecmec
- LotM Winner
- Posts: 5378
- Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:43 pm
- My Generation: 4G
- XBOX GamerTag: vtecmec
- Location: East Midlands
- Has thanked: 122 times
- Been thanked: 347 times
Engine removal
If you take the exhaust and front mount away, you can paint the front of the block without removing it. A quality brush on silver enamel wont need much masking either.