Engine Removal Advice

[zacko9000]

Hey everybody, I am going to be removing the 4age engine out of my 85 Corolla this weekend and I was just wondering if anyone has any advice or tips on the process. My dad and I have taken engines out of other cars, but never out of a Toyota.

[ga_goosh]

its pretty simple but there is some things you should look out for. if you are removing the trans with the engine make sure to be careful of the vsv on the back of the head. they are prone to hitting the firewall as the engine moves and will break them. so if you are running egr or the charchoal can then you will need the vsv's in tact. also i would make sure you unplug the reverse sensor from the trans. i forgot it once and messed up the wire connectors so now my reverse lights wont light up. this is with an engine hoist. it also helps a lot to remove the hooed. if you have a lift i would unbolt the front shocks the crossmember unhook the rack from the steering column and unbolt the trans mount and remove the speedo cable and drive shaft and you can simply lift the car out of the way as the engine and suspension stays on the ground.

[zacko9000]

Cool, Thanks for the advice.