taken engine help needed

[corrigan]

what is the best way to take ecotec engine out on my street ? looking to take engine and box out all in one so I don't get oil ever where lol don't mind if I have you get the grinder out lol all so what way do I take the front bumper off ?

[cavalier1990]

If you dont have engine crane you'll struggle, unless you had forklift to lift car over once you undo everything, you'd need to cut whole front end off from wingtip to wingtip and even then you'll need a crane to lift it out. Bumper is removed a 13mm bolt each side under inner wing behind headlamps, and pop off clips on either side.

[Robsey]

Yep engine hoist or crane is essential.

Then it is a matter of stripping all the electrics and plumbing from the engine bay.
Then undo the drive shafts from the hubs.
Then unbolt all the engine and gearbox mounts.

There is a How 2 for converting from C18NZ to C20NE.
This is how I did it, without leaking oil anywhere, although chances are that you will spill some coolant on the road.

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