It finally came time to remove the old engine and transmission from my #FairmontProject. It’s sad that this car will never be in stock form again, but it was always my intention to make this car more than it ever was from the factory. Removing the engine and transmission was the first step in that process.
This video will also be helpful if you need to remove one of these straight 6’s from a fox body. The process is identical.
Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJpuLjshrA
Here’s what happened to the old engine before I scrapped it: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1691-old-fairmont-engine-gets-stuffed-under-my-workbench-exclusive-video
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How I Modified My Engine Hoist: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1472-modifying-the-new-engine-hoist-exclusive-video
Tools
Zep Brake Cleaner Sprayer: http://www.apmengineparts.com/829801.html
Zep Brake Cleaner: http://www.drillspot.com/products/643623/zep_r18935_brake_wash_solution
Zep Rust Breaker: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker
Engine Hoist: http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=116&item=349
Jaxx Zorb (floor dry): http://www.jaxxusa.com/#!product/prd16/2305563121/jaxx-zorb
DeWalt Impact: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-dc823ka-3-8-18v-cordless-impact-wrench-kit#oid=1002_1
Snap-on Line Wrench Standard: https://store.snapon.com/Open-End-and-Flare-Nut-inches-5pc-6-Point-Open-End-Flare-Nut-Wrench-Set-3-8-5-8–P630726.aspx
Astro Light: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-40sl-rechargeable-cob-led-slim-work-light-410-lumens#oid=1002_1
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Mustang Engine Pull: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wINaHUrX7o
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What kind of wrenches do you get that don’t spread
I have to go back and watch the rest of these vids. This is nostalgia city. My first car was a 79 Fairmont wagon with that long skinny 3.3l 6cyl. I bought it not-quite-new from my parents and put nearly 20 years and over 177k miles on it before I finally sold it to someone who desperately needed any sort of working vehicle. I still miss that car. Up until a few years ago I used to see it around town.
Btw the transmission was a C5. And just so's you know, Ford ATF tastes TERRIBLE!!!! (Yeah, lying on the ground under the car loosening the pan bolts and I got a faceful when it let go all of a sudden 🙂 )
Nice detail engine removal video helped me accomplish my 1st engine pull👍🏾
Having a lift makes everything awesome!
Not only is Eric the car guy very intelligent but his commentary is Funny!!!
ford three speeds for that car and a few others were labled c3 for three speed and c4 for four speed
Dude. I love your video. You don’t waste time, you show everything and get right to the point. Keep it up.
I'm pulling my powerstroke 7.3 in a few days
What kind of cars is it
I'm going to show you hot to remove the engine in your car. First step, put it up on your $10,000 lift.
What do you hook the chains to on a smallblock 350 97 chevy truck to pull your engine out? Ive got one fron hook but nothing on the back.
How about, I found your videos very interesting I have a question about a problem that I have with my car, I also have a fors fairmont 1981 6cid, well what happens is that it does not accelerate more than 40 miles it only accelerates when it is in Parking and thoroughly explores the carburetor and drive does not go more than 40 miles if the floor feels like it kills and I have to take my foot off the accelerator so that it does not kill and to clean the carburetor, change the gas and remain the same, you Can you give me an opinion or know what happens to you?
Its like watching Bob Ross paint
I hope that inline 6 gets a new home.
The new horsepower should be electric.
If you didn’t try to be funny this would be a pretty good video
Where did you buy the hoist? Thanks.
As soon as he said "The bolts are old and rusty, and I have no intention…" I KNEW there was gonna be a reciprocating saw involved in removing the exhaust.
Hey Eric, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. I really appreciate the time you put into them. I’m restoring a 1966 mustang and I followed every single step in this video to remove my engine and transmission. This entire project is an amazing guide to restoring almost any classic.
I am too poor to buy those car lift for my garage …LOL ..LOL … https://youtu.be/cY76mv2-OAc
I like your Elvis clock back there dancing. 👍
DeWalt or Milwaukee?
Safest place to put a hood if you feel the need to remove it is on the roof of the car, unless it's a rag top.
yep… easy to find the heater core. $38 from summit https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-94621?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-
shoppingsrese1_-spectra-premium&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5viBRD4ARIsADGUT24nbvKzgwXDHaL5U4u0KJKSuhJNRKcoVWRy7tX5Rx62FNClsQOBGnsaArKtEALw_wcBEric after seeing this post for the first time it brought back alot of memories for me, when I ran modified race cars at a few of the local dirt tracks in the Carolina's. The engines we ran were modified 6 cyl. Ford motors. After stroking and boring out the block we were able to get close to 320 cid out of a 300. I do like the V8 you built for the car , but wonder why you didn't do a build using the 6? A turbo 6cyl would of been wild.
Dude, you bought the car two years ago and hadn’t changed the oil? Did it run? If so, that would have been the first thing I did.
Hello, I installed an engine and transmission together in my 2003 Honda Accord 4 cylinder, now I can’t get the car out of park. I must’ve did something wrong with the shifter cable when connecting it back to the transmission and the gear shifter. Do you know What i did wrong? And how can I adjust the cable ? can you share your insight please
Thank You
I have a 1990 Volvo 760GLE with the B280F V6 engine. The engine has blown head gasket(s). I am unable to find anyone in my area that's willing to work on this engine, I think it's because of the complexity as of how it is constructed. (I am not new to working on an engine. In the 1980's I rebuilt my 1974 Ford MustangII V6 from the bare cast iron block). I have been told that this is a Peugeot engine, that Volvo used, and is the same that was used in the DeLorean. The transmission is in excellent condition made by Toyo Ltd. My question: Do you know of another Volvo or other Manufacturer's engine that can mate with this transmission? Or, I may have to swap the engine and transmission as a unit. This car is RWD. I am aware that I will have to resort to a carburetor fuel system and distributor ignition system. I hate to junk the car. It has always been garage kept, paint still shines, and never been in an accident. I have seen a youtube video of a guy who put a Ford Mustang V8 in this same body style Volvo, but I have not been able to get in touch with him. He posted the video to sell the car, then removed the video. Maybe you have heard of someone else that have done this, or maybe you can recall some HotRod magazine article on how to do this. I would even be satisfied with a 4 cylinder engine setup. I would welcome taking on this project as a hobby.
Motor mounts?
That is awesome 😎👍🏼one question . I like to replace my Suzuki engine to a Chevy engine or a Toyota engine a nd can it be done?