sumoco Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I've been trying to get my engine into a hatch I just recently acquired for over 3 hours. No matter how much I twist, re level or slide it will not meet up with the transmission. Am I being stupid or is there something out of my control. The car is an 80 ea81 series hatchback that has an ej bell housing with ea push button transmission innards. It seems like I need to remove the front clip to get it in, but am not sure if that is even an option in this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Did you use an alignment tool for the clutch? If you loosen the pressure plate bolts via the starter it will give you a little more wiggle room, rotate the motor to torque them back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 The bottom studs on the engine are my main trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ystrdyisgone Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Do you have the transmission jacked up at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) No, the only time I have ever put an engine back into a car was on my 66 ford and a forester that i changed the clutch and flywheel on. Basically what I'm saying is any advice is good advice Edited August 9, 2014 by sumoco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Do you have the transmission jacked up at all? +1. if the transmission is lower than the engine, jack the transmission up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 are you using the adapter plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhelme Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He said he is using an EJ trans case. + 1 for jack up the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Make sure the transmission is in gear so the splines do not move as you rotate the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Removing the front Crankshaft pulley can help. The clearance is tight.....you gotta tilt the engine a bit and rock each stud into the bell, then the rest of the way down till the front of crank clears the radiator support then the rest of the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Awesome I will try to jack up the tranny and put it in gear once I get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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