Testarossa engine removal step by step

Hi David-

I just searched through your past posts to find the one you're referring to describing removing the engine without a lift, but I was unable to find it. Would you mind posting a link? I'm considering doing the major on my own this winter and if I could put off the purchase of a lift, it would certainly help me afford more parts!

 

Try this search under my name.
TR transaxle rebuild

 

It is also possible to leave the rear wheels & tires on, and use a floor jack under the front cross-frame of the engine cradle, and roll everything out from under the car body. Like Ago Car Nut....I have done quite a few engine-outs without a lift this way. I eventually made a "swiveling castor" that bolted to the front engine cradle, that way I could roll it around the garage as needed.

 

Stripped bleeder:
Carefully clean the bottom of the bleeder hole. A sharp point works well - slow and easy so it is not scratched. Without clean surfaces it won’t seal. Over torquing and corrosion strips the threads. Adding a helicoil may be problematic with the tapered seat at the botton of the hole. It might be worth a trip to a qualified machine shop for that repair - personally, a DIY solution could be difficult (but thats just me). Always use plenty of anti- seize on the threads, but keep it off the seat.

Good luck with your repair on that one.... please keep us updated. I’m eager to see how its done.

 

what city? I can help you for sure. Did my '86 two years ago. I have a cradle I built too.

 

Nick, just take your time and treat it as a labor of love.

 

Hey @raysur did you ever get around to making a thread about dropping the engine using a 4 post lift?

 

I didn't make a thread but I had a post outlining the steps. I'll search for it.

 

I had mine out twice before I had a 2 post lift.

 

You can do it with a scissor lift too….

 

tell me why have mechanics doubles their labour cost to do this
in 2016 i paid $1500 labour plus parts ,now its $3500.00 to $4,000 USD PLUS PARTS
i honestly dont like mechanics anynore

 

You paid $1500 labour to do a major? I heard it was closer to $20,000 today. Last major that the PO of my car did 20 years ago was $15,000. Then I did my own.

 

mafiosa ( the name obliges ) seems to have all for free ?

 

In fantasy land maybe.

 

I know this is old post. Anyway, I made a cradle that was referenced on this forum. Put 4" blocks under front tires, removed rear wheels and lowered engine and rear chassis onto low cradle. Then raised car up with two floor jacks from both sides. Rolled engine on cradle out. I have since moved and have a lift now.