Help jacking up the engine - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

shawn8492 · 09-10-2017

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 · 09-10-2017

I did this a while back I hope it helps

Dave Hetrick

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

shawn8492 · 09-10-2017

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 · 09-10-2017

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 09-11-2017

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 · 09-11-2017

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 09-11-2017

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

Dynomite · 09-11-2017

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Originally Posted by shawn8492

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

Oil Filter Adapter Gasket

shawn8492 · 09-11-2017

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

Oil Filter Adapter Gasket

Thanks!

A26B · 09-11-2017

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

09-10-2017	#1
shawn8492 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 73	Help jacking up the engine 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

09-10-2017	#2
mgbrv8 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Re: Help jacking up the engine I did this a while back I hope it helps Dave Hetrick http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21733

09-10-2017	#3
shawn8492 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 73	Re: Help jacking up the engine 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

09-11-2017	#5
shawn8492 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 73	Re: Help jacking up the engine 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

09-11-2017	#7
shawn8492 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: AR Posts: 73	Re: Help jacking up the engine Jerry, Are there any gaskets or O-rings that need to be replaced if I pull the adapter? Thanks, Shawn

09-11-2017	#10
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Help jacking up the engine Thank you for the assist Mr Dynomite!! You've been scarce around here for awhile. I assume you've been farming. :-) __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.