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    Removing 3.8 K-member

    Ok so i bottom out my car on a curb, crushed the k-member, and fucking up the oil pan. today i worked on taking it apart, i got the tie ends takin off, and the lower control arms loose.

    we ran into a problem with the motor mounts though...looks like we can leave them attached to the motor, if we take out the one long bolt hold each to the k-member. but on the pass side, the A/C compressor is in the way.

    just wondering if anyone has done this, and if they have any advice.


    I'm hoping to leave most of the suspension intact if possible...so far it looks like i can do it with pulling the rotor, spindle, UCA or strut

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    Looks like you'll have to remove the A/C compressor...
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    yeah, i figured that...its just got 2 bolts...that i know off, looks like i can just unbolt it and swing it out of the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    yeah, i figured that...its just got 2 bolts...that i know off, looks like i can just unbolt it and swing it out of the way.
    Yup that's what the chiltons says to do either swing it out of the way and tie it up. Or remove the lines and then the pump.. I have manuals for our cars so if ya need anything else let me know..If I can help I will...

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    will do...I have a chilton.....somewhere, lol

    its just pissing me off that a lot of these bolts look the same...im hoping i can get them back in the right places

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    oh an another thing, i have my front end up on jack stands...one on each sub frame...then i have a jack under the bullhousing, supporting the motor and tranny since im about to take the motor mounts loose, now ill need another jack to support the k-member while i lower it out...i dunno where the fuck im gonna get, lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    will do...I have a chilton.....somewhere, lol

    its just pissing me off that a lot of these bolts look the same...im hoping i can get them back in the right places
    LOL, just take your time and you'll be golden.. You can always get some containers and label them to help with the memory too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    oh an another thing, i have my front end up on jack stands...one on each sub frame...then i have a jack under the bullhousing, supporting the motor and tranny since im about to take the motor mounts loose, now ill need another jack to support the k-member while i lower it out...i dunno where the fuck im gonna get, lol
    China mart!! lol just be carefull that's an all iron motor over your head !! ...And another heads up,, if you have them jack stands where I think you do KEEP AN EYE ON THEM, they'll have a tendancy to walk along the sub frame that curves up twards the fire wall, if you get yanking on things too hard under there..
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    the tops of the jack stands are U shaped. one side on the U goes up into one of the holes down there, the other side side flat against it so it wont walk around

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    the tops of the jack stands are U shaped. one side on the U goes up into one of the holes down there, the other side side flat against it so it wont walk around
    Yup most stands are U shaped but @ least you got them in a good spot too. Should be good how ya got them. Just dont want anyone to get hurt is all..

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    yeah...ive been kinda scared under there, since ive never done this...i dunno whats gonna happen each time i pull a bolt...but i figure all the weight bearing ones wont slide out until i get the motor jacked up

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    Some masking tape and a marker will help with putting the bolts back in the right spot. For some extra insurance a steel pipe with some chain holding the engine up is an idea, unless you already have a strut tower brace.

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    yeah i have a strut tower brace...i think were gonna loop some cable or chain around that, and up underneath the intake

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    It's easier to pull the entire cradle out the bottom, but if you want to leave the motor in the car, you will need a brace that goes to the strut towers to keep the engine in place.

    Just did this the weekend before last (3.4, but it's the same process as the LSx and 3800)...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Forced_Firebird View Post
    It's easier to pull the entire cradle out the bottom, but if you want to leave the motor in the car, you will need a brace that goes to the strut towers to keep the engine in place.

    Just did this the weekend before last (3.4, but it's the same process as the LSx and 3800)...

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    I dont think he's pulling the motor though. I believe he's repairing crash damage..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smittro View Post
    I dont think he's pulling the motor though. I believe he's repairing crash damage..
    Re-read the first sentence in my post my v6 brethren

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    Quote Originally Posted by Forced_Firebird View Post
    Re-read the first sentence in my post my v6 brethren
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    You get that thing back together yet Mr. Bond?

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    fuck you, lol


    well my dad wasnt helping me, and being 75 miles away, i have no time with school and work to go work on it.

    So i took it to our body shop guy, my dad said hell pay, well the guy threw out his back pushing it into his shop, and has been laid up since then...as of 2 weeks ago, it hadnt been touched.

    mind you this guy is retired and just works on cars for his friends and family

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    fuck you, lol


    well my dad wasnt helping me, and being 75 miles away, i have no time with school and work to go work on it.

    So i took it to our body shop guy, my dad said hell pay, well the guy threw out his back pushing it into his shop, and has been laid up since then...as of 2 weeks ago, it hadnt been touched.

    mind you this guy is retired and just works on cars for his friends and family
    That's a bummer for sure. Bet you're missing it though..

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