ok, i have done this on hondas i don't know how many times, but anybody have any pointers on pulling the engine/tranny out of the evo's. i have a MR with 1500 miles on it, so at least it's clean that always helps

 

you will have to remove the TC as well. I am in the middle of doing this process and some other members have said they were able to get the tranny/tranysfer case/engine out all bolted together. I have yet to try this method as it seems very tight. You will need to remove your axles from both front wheel hubs as well. Its a big job for a home mechanic thats for sure.

 

I pulled mine out from under the car. (Just dropped the subframe and slid er out.) Pretty damned simple!

 

I have yet to pull my engine but that what i would do

 

I would love to do that but I dont have a lift in my garage.

 

you can drop the motor out of the bottom on jackstands, just make sure its as high as you can get it.

leave the trans attached.

unbolt the transfer case.... u can remove it when youre done.

use an engine hoist with good quality ratchet straps... so you can adjust the angle on the motor easily....

once its off, we drop it onto a wooden skid with the trans off to the side, and disengage the throwout bearing clip, then remove the trans.

if you put it back together this way, you also lessen the chances of damaging the TOB clip on the clutch, which is common in these cars.

cheers

cb

lots of sandwhich bags and a sharpie

 

my pointers for pulling the engine
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=196340

 

Check out my engine/tranny/x-fer removal thread for a few pointers. You will need to make a tool for the x-fer output shaft removal, and the wedge collar is a PITA. Good luck.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=201084

 

That was going to me my suggestion.