This is by far the best "how to" video I have seen! Just the facts without all the other stuff. Thank you , Alfred.

Awesome Video. Shows all those little details that everyone else leaves out. Thank you for such a detailed explanation without wasting time with actually doing everything.

I've never seen an instructional video this informative and well produced. Thank you very much. Hopefully any other projects i encounter you have a video about it

Very helpful and detailed, I just pulled a motor and wish I would have watched this video first.

@douglasblack3865

Жыл бұрын

How many hours did you have in it? I need to pull mine.

@CrookedMustache

Жыл бұрын

In theory, the swap (old engine out and replacement back in) is a weekend job. If your only pulling it out for now, under perfect conditions, maybe one day. But I would still plan for the whole weekend in case of stuff like spinning bolts, rounded bolts, or nuts. That's the stuff that will kill your momentum

@ciscokidfab7595

Жыл бұрын

@@douglasblack3865 it took about 6+ hours. Labeling and bagging recommended.I also pulled the rad,

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. DALE

Great video Alfred.

@CrookedMustache

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

Thanks 😊 big help

Gracias Alfred....

Can you please help with ID of a part? It is located at the front right of the engine bay, it is attached to the framework left of the battery. It has two hoses attached, one comes from the throttle body, the other I'm not certain. There is a connector on there with a Black/red wire and a blue wire. I have scoured the manual but I cannot find what it is for, it is broken and has a diaphragm in the bottom. I would be grateful for an ID please

Thank you that you made this video

@lennardfinley9341

6 ай бұрын

I’m taking mines out wit my dad and it help us a lot cause some of the bolts were really hard

Great video.

Thank you.

Great detail yes the top bell housing bolts are a pain the 2 top side ones also did you have to loosen any transmission support bolts to angle transmission at all or will it seperate enough to pull engine thanks!

@CrookedMustache

Жыл бұрын

For pulling the I did nothing, it’s came straight out with some persuasion lol. But I did notice the trans drop slightly, supporting it with a jack would relieve any of tension. For the re install, having the transmission at its level height will make it easier or you could angle up the transmission slightly to help mate the two together. The biggest pain will be getting the motor mount bolts to drop on to their cradles. Have a long pry bar or even a broom stick to tap the bolts forward or back as you lower the engine to get them in place.

@njoeandjen

10 ай бұрын

@@CrookedMustache the top trans bolts cannot get to unless you pulled trans with engine or removed intake like I had to.

Do a Mazda 97 b2500 2.5 engine! Your good

What is the best way to unbolt the top bellhousing bolts from the engine bay? And if not is there any other way? Ive been struggling with those for days lol

@CrookedMustache

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, it’s wrenching by braille lol. For the top two, With the intake manifold removed you should at least be able to access them and a ratcheting wrench will save you from “locate, twist, lift, repeat mantra lol. For the upper ones on the side, if you can get you hand into the gap the wrench might work, for me ended up using a ratchet with several extensions and the angle drive to reach it from like the back for the transmission. Hardest two bolts of the whole job

just in case you'd like to know, the pen size and color of the pen are barely visible, it took me a few to realize that you were actually indicating things you were talking about. Anyway red does not work against black or dark backgrounds. there is a large marker and maybe try yellow.

Did you have to do anything special to remove the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the exhaust downpipe? Mine are completely rusted out and the clips that hold the bolt keep turning with it lol I'm about to cut the exhaust out tbh.

@CrookedMustache

11 ай бұрын

Ran into that problem with the passenger side manifold on the bad engine, I ended up removing the manifold from the head, once the engine was out I had room to climb into the engine bay and cut the bolt so I could separate the manifold from the down pipe

also, this video does not show an engine being removed from the vehicle, it just tells you what to do. Does anybody know of a video that shows the process?

@CrookedMustache

10 ай бұрын

Yes and I did it another video that actually got posted before this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/goedmsZ7oK6wpNo.html , this was the explanation

Is there anything special I would need to do to swap 3.7l seized engine.

@CrookedMustache

10 ай бұрын

FULL DISCLAIMER (since this might be considered getting into the weeds here) I’m not a certified mechanic but its how I would do it if the engine would not turn at all. Kinda, so your biggest hurdle is you won’t be able to access the bolts that attach the flex plate to the torque converter ( 8:52 ). To avoid pulling the transmission as well, you’ll have to pull the torque converter out with the engine. For that I’d recommend pulling the radiator for the extra room and to prevent damage and instead of pulling the bolts from the motor mounts you’ll have to unbolt the mounts themselves from the block (while finding a way to support the engine DONT GO LOSING ANY FINGERS NOW!) to allow for enough forward movement for the converter to clear the bell housing and I would absolutely support the trans to avoid damage to the input shaft when the converter comes off.

Swapping 05 with an 05. Am I going to have a computer problem? I swapped PCM and that was a no go. Thank you for the video.

@CrookedMustache

Ай бұрын

I think I had to change one sensor, because the 05 sensor didn’t match the 07 harness, but year to year I don’t think you should’ve had an issue

@CrookedMustache

Ай бұрын

My swap was a drive by cable to a drive by wire and all I did was swap manifolds

@hawkeye292002

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Let other's know to remove the right motor mount and lower the motor to remove the intake!

❤

Is it possible for you to give me dimensions LxWxH. I am considered an engine swap.

@CrookedMustache

Ай бұрын

I can see we think a like 😉, the LS fits quite nicely. I’m guessing a Hemi would as well. This guy actually makes CAN-BUS conversations kits for the for the GM computer to talk to the Jeep dash and cluster. I think the Holley modules as well

@omarjones1460

Ай бұрын

@@CrookedMustache . I have seen LS swaps, and 345 Hemi swaps, but I am considering an I-6 swap. If you ever have a 3.7L PowerTech out of the body please post the dimensions. You would help the community greatly.

My trans is stuck to the engine

@CrookedMustache

3 ай бұрын

From the calamities I went through, I’m gonna say in this order check 1. a missed bolt from the trans to the engine 2. One of the two bolts that go into the trans from the engine side 3. The starter bolts 4. Missed a flex plate bolt 5. The locating pins have seized (it’ll still come out, but it’s gonna put up a fight). 6. Finally remember that because of the design of the engine mounts, when you remove the bolt that secures the engine mounts to the jeep frame rails, you have to lift/tilt the engine up so the the mounts clear the cradles and you can move the engine forward enough to separate the engine from the trans