Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 24v dead at 88k, need advice on pulling engine

[Oil Burner1]

So my 01' with 88k on it just took a dump on me. getting a VERY loud clank from the pan area and leaf-blower like blow-by from the crankcase vent. Research on here has lead me to believe I have a clogged/broken piston cooler that has lead to a scored cyl. #@$%! So my options are sell it as is or fix it myself as diesel shops want $10K to throw in a rebuild



Anyways I'm going to have to pull the beast out in my driveway, and I've only every removed the engine from a jeep cj so It's going to be an affair and would appreciate any advice from y'all.



thanks in advance!

 

[SMorneau]

Get an engine hoist or cherry picker, a couple of buddies who aren't afraid to get dirty, and a very stout engine stand to put it on. Otherwise it's not much different than pulling a motor from the CJ.

 

[GMac]

pull the valve cover, take off the last set of rockers and pushrods and you can snake it out, without dropping the pan off. shouldn't take too long. Obviously take off your front end stuff.

 

[Oil Burner1]

thanks for the replies. By front end stuff are we talkin' fan, radiator, intercooler, ect?

 

[DCreed]

I just pulled one with trans on(not recommended). these motors are VERY heavy use great care. be sure if picker is on wheels that the wheels will roll with the weight of that engine (mine sank) also keep some plywood and boards around to use as blocks or wedges to prevent any unwanted vehicle contact in case of repositioning. drop trans first, and starter may hit mount or brakelines. remove wheels unless you can lift the motor REALLY high to get the pan over nose. take your time.

 

[DMannon]

Some of us have been down this road before... .

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...-5-2002/158071-help-finding-engine-knock.html



If you're going to be pulling the engine anyway, pull the head first and see what you have. It may just be a bad piston, which can be replaced without removing the engine. Guy who bought mine said it took him 5 hours and a few hundred $ in parts... .



Either way, good luck, and let us know what you find.

 

[Oil Burner1]

good plan, I will definetely do that. will make pulling the engine (if I have to) easier to boot

 

[jhoughton]

Just pulled mine out of a 99. By front end stuff I removed the bumper, Radiator and support, innercooler and all ac componants. Once all that was done it will come out by only having to lift it high enough to clear the oil pan. It took me by myself a good day with temps around 90* and high humidity. Still working at the disassemby at night. Make sure you support the transmission prior to seperation.

 

[Oil Burner1]

good stuff, that sounds like the hot ticket. no pun intended!



I just won an auction on e-bay for a pull-out 2001 non 53 longblock for 1500 bucks. so now no matter what I find inside that motor I'm covered. I'll post pics as I progress. <img src=http://img170. imageshack. us/img170/3860/reception003da7.jpg>