Help jacking up the engine

[shawn8492]

I need to lift the engine up to replace the oil sensor. I took off both 18mm nuts from the bottom of the motor mounts, and jacked up the passenger rear of the oil pan like Marc explained in his technical information. The motor mount won't come loose from the engine crossmember. I tapped on the mount stud with a socket and a hammer while there was pressure on it from the floor jack, but it didn't help. Any tips to get the mount unstuck from the crossmember?

Thanks,
Shawn

[mgbrv8]

I did this a while back I hope it helps

Dave Hetrick

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21733

[shawn8492]

Thanks, Dave! I will try it that way. I just hope my hands fit in there.
Still puzzled why the engine won't lift off of the crossmember.
Shawn

[A26B]

Thanks, Dave! I will try it that way. I just hope my hands fit in there.
Still puzzled why the engine won't lift off of the crossmember.
Shawn

Part of it is due to the C-beam. With the C-beam in place, the entire driveline is a rigid member & doesn't rotate at the differential. I don't recommend trying to lift the engine off the mounts unless the C-beam is removed.

[shawn8492]

Thanks, Jerry, I may take it one more step and do that.
I am not too far from you. I am just outside of Alma, AR.
Are you going to the Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend in October? It is my favorite show of the year.
Shawn

[A26B]

Thanks, Jerry, I may take it one more step and do that.
I am not too far from you. I am just outside of Alma, AR.
Are you going to the Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend in October? It is my favorite show of the year.
Shawn

That's a lot of work just to replace the Oil Pressure Switch. An alternate method is to simply remove the oil filter adapter that the Switch is on.

I used to go to Eureka Springs & always had a good time. Haven't been there in several years. Can't make it this year, but maybe next.... I hope!

[shawn8492]

Jerry,
Are there any gaskets or O-rings that need to be replaced if I pull the adapter?
Thanks,
Shawn

[Dynomite]

Jerry,
Are there any gaskets or O-rings that need to be replaced if I pull the adapter?
Thanks,
Shawn
Oil Filter Adapter Gasket (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/gasket-oil-filter-adapter-90-95-11c8/)

[shawn8492]

Oil Filter Adapter Gasket (http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/gasket-oil-filter-adapter-90-95-11c8/)

Thanks!

[A26B]

Thank you for the assist Mr Dynomite!!
You've been scarce around here for awhile. I assume you've been farming. :-)

[Dynomite]

Thank you for the assist Mr Dynomite!!
You've been scarce around here for awhile. I assume you've been farming. :-)

Farming starts Oct 1 this year.......been ATVing and working on Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma has timing BELT that they say needs changing at 100,000 miles). And it is kinda like LT5 Removing Plenum.....when in there (Tacoma) might as well do Water Pump, Belt Tensioner, Front Oil Seal, Alternator, and three other belts.

Oh.....and working in spare time on all those Photobucket Photos changing over to Forum Albums.

For all those thinking Jerry has lock on parts.....well.....Jerry does and I have to say his prices are very reasonable. And he delivers in a day or two with super packaging.

Regarding the subject Oil Pressure Sensor......I recall removing one using 1/4 inch sockets, swivels, or flex Head Rachet Wrench. What Jerry is suggesting about the C-Beam is absolutely correct. If the C-Beam Bolts are tight (especially with Bill's C-Beam Plates) the Transmission is rigid with the Differential. And if you DO remove the C-Beam.....might as well get Bill's C-Beam Plates which makes installing the C-Beam Soooooo much easier.
C4 Beam Plates and Installation (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-2.html#post1581480716)

[shawn8492]

Thanks for all of the help guys!
Dave, I ended up using your technique, but my buddy had to do it because my arms were too big lol.

Glad to have her running without an oil leak.
Shawn

[mgbrv8]

Thanks for all of the help guys!
Dave, I ended up using your technique, but my buddy had to do it because my arms were too big lol.

Glad to have her running without an oil leak.
Shawn


I'm glad it worked out.

Dave