I just got the Chilton manual on how to destroy, I mean dismantle your Eclipse and I was flipping through to see what projects I might take on myself. Anyhow it tells you how to remove the stock crankshaft pulley. First it tells you to disconnect battery (of course), then it says "remove the engine undercover", got it. Then, raise the engine to take the stress off the side motor mount, then >REMOVE< the mount bracket. Then later in the re-install section it says >IF< removed, install the engine mount bracket.
So now I'm more confused than ever, do I need to lower or raise the engine? If the mount is removed won't that drop the engine pretty far? Based on the pics in the book, after removing the engine undercover, you can see 90% off the pulley, so why lower it?
ANYONE who has installed the AFX UDP or any UDP, please help, we need detailed instructions on how to install a UDP posted somewhere. For such a good upgrade I'm confused as to why no one has made good instructions for this yet.
Thanks, ahead of time
Coo' 1997 RS AEM Cold Air Intake Trust Shift Knob Trust EVO Exhaust AutoMeter A/F Ratio Gauge 'tis it
#1067, "RE: Chilton says... about AFX UDP" In response to Reply # 0
the transmission mount will still hold the engine it will go down but it won't hit the ground.You have to lower the engine because the pulley puller won't go on and plus the pulley has a long way out and It won't completly come out unless the engine is down a little bit()
#1070, "Warning - when lowering engine..." In response to Reply # 0
If you are using a floor jack on the oil pan, make sure you put a board or something between them. The small diameter of the floor jack will apply too much pressure to the bottom of the pan, possibly denting it. If you mess up the oil pickup, you can kill your engine.
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