engine cradle

Zorminster · 02-05-2004, 10:50 PM

how long will it take me to remove the currently busted engine cradle and replace it with the new one? can it be done say, between 10AM and 6 PM or so?

silversaturn · 02-06-2004, 01:46 AM

depends on wether you have an air compressor with air tools, 4 jack stands a floor jack and plenty of patience.

monkeyracing · 02-06-2004, 03:03 AM

If you got the tools, and a little experience, you can pull the cradle in less than 2 hours.

If this is your first time, you can expect to take until at least 6 just to pull it.

Don't be impatient, and don't rush it. It will take longer than you expect. Guaranteed.

Jim

Zorminster · 02-06-2004, 03:24 AM

well, the guy im doin it with has done it 3-4 times on various vehicles, its my first time but he knows what hes doin and has all the tools

vms150 · 02-06-2004, 03:30 AM

i got it done on a lift in about 4 hours. using air tools and an engine jack also.

Anony00GT · 02-06-2004, 04:08 AM

As long as you have a way to hold the engine up, it's not that hard. Like others said, it can be time consuming though, especially without experience. You'll definitely be able to get it done in a day tho.

How did you bust your engine cradle?

Joeybagodonuts · 02-06-2004, 02:36 PM

dood, a NEW one? what are you stark raving mad?! <joke> those are like 500-700.00 bucks new! i have them in brand new condition, they dont have moving parts so as long as its from an unhit car they are perfectly feasible, and much more reasonable to replace used! being in florida we dont have rust on them either....
drop me an email fast before you pay triple!

Zorminster · 02-07-2004, 04:46 AM

nah, its not a new cradle- its new to me

from a junkyard, 250$- rear end wreck so it should be straight and true- shop has it right now and said its in good condition--- the way my cradle got busted, im not sure- from scratches on my front bumper on the underside and other scrapes, it looks like previous owner ran up on a curb at a decent speed and kinked it some. it not real big, got a tear, that folded on itself- but that pulled the tire like 3" back in the wheel well towards the read and causes tires to rub

Joeybagodonuts · 02-09-2004, 04:00 PM

hmm you still could have pocketed at least 50 bucks and had it delivered to your door, sometimes were not the cheapest other times we blow other quotes away... 50 bucks aint nothing to sneeze at nowadays...

workingonSC1 · 02-09-2004, 04:07 PM

So you just need something to hold the engine up to remove the craddle and replace it, you dont have to remove the engine? I need a new one bad.