M30 Engine pull question

[632 Regal]

why can't you drop engine and trans out the bottom like the factory installs it? Works for 2002s.

I wont touch that one.

When I used to yank and replace it is definetly easier, and less time consuming to pull the engine trans in a combo...BUT, if you want to just yank the engine without removing the trans thats do-able. Its the reinstall that is going to give you a host of other problems. I never did a bimmer combo but its the same setup as others, I guess to try and see is the only way to make sure. You can always yank the engine back out if you cant couple it to the trans on the install.

[bjl4776]

I pulled an M50 out a couple of months ago, and it was a close fit to get it out with the tranny attached. Since the body was trashed, the radiator and condensor were out of the way, and I just the radiator support to make it extra easy. I say I would drop the tranny before pulling the engine.

[Jeff N.]

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why can't you drop engine and trans out the bottom like the factory installs it? Works for 2002s.

[Robin-535im]

You sure Martin doesn't have one in his garage, next to those fine persian rugs he uses to work upon?

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

Will do it perfectly, without even scratch the trans tunnel.

If you plan on putting the car back together...don't drop it from below with the cross member. it's easy for a quick stripping job. But it will be a major pain to try to line everything back up while floating the chassis.