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Hey everyone,

Im removing the engine from my skyline this week.

I was wondering if anyone had some advise or tips regarding this.

It's the first time im removing an engine from a car, let alone a skyline.

I had a crash, so i need to remove the engine, to get the body 100% straightened. plus i wana get the engine bay coloured the same as the body.

Ill be removing the engine & trans at the same time. i was told it's safe to lift the engine from intake & exhaust manifold's. Is that true?

thanks everyone.

Vince

it's a series 1 R33 skyline.

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mark everything that you dont need in the bay (old bolt holes, rippels in the pannels anything like that) so that you can weld them up or flatten them out. All the bolts you pull out, its a really good idea to place them in assigned containers, and mark all wires that arent already done so.

you don't really need to empty the oil.. but its a good idea to do it while its in the car, as outside its a bit more difficult, and if you tip the engine, oil can leak out everywhere. Then you'll be pissed you didn't before.

On the rb25 there are predefined hookup points just near the cam covers. Failing that manifolds are *probably* alright, but I'd recommend something around like the alternator bracket, or removing the power steering, and using that. If you do it correctly you'll probably only need two points sort of going diagonal across.

its pretty easy really.. just make sure most things you can removed are removed.. such as wiring, fan, radiator, power steering, aircon. Then its pretty simple and just undo mounts and lift.

extra hint to lift the car up onto stand first... so you have room for the GB to swing down far enough for the motor to clear the rad support.

the accident damage might make it a lil harder but you should be right!

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