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L6611983 · 03-05-2021, 11:47 PM

Can I pull the engine out attaching the 2 chains from the cherry picker onto the sides of the exhaust manifold bolts still attached?

CamaroCracka · 03-06-2021, 09:03 AM

I wouldn't. I bought a plate that goes over the valley cover to pull mine. There are bigger bolt holes on the front, rear, and sides of the heads. They have a 15mm headed bolt rather than the 13mm the exhaust manifolds have, but the preferred method is still the plate.

Silver14 · 03-06-2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I wouldn't. I bought a plate that goes over the valley cover to pull mine. There are bigger bolt holes on the front, rear, and sides of the heads. They have a 15mm headed bolt rather than the 13mm the exhaust manifolds have, but the preferred method is still the plate.

Agreed, it may work just fine, but I'd use a different approach if possible to eliminate the chance of breaking any of the header bolts.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-06-2021, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I wouldn't. I bought a plate that goes over the valley cover to pull mine. There are bigger bolt holes on the front, rear, and sides of the heads. They have a 15mm headed bolt rather than the 13mm the exhaust manifolds have, but the preferred method is still the plate.

^^^^ this is the best AND safest way to do it..

L6611983 · 03-06-2021, 08:40 PM

will this work?

Batmanntexas · 03-06-2021, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by L6611983

will this work?

yep, like a charm.

L6611983 · 03-06-2021, 08:59 PM

thanks for your help.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-07-2021, 08:11 AM

The best option!!

ADVMax · 03-07-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver14

Agreed, it may work just fine, but I'd use a different approach if possible to eliminate the chance of breaking any of the header bolts.

and dropping an engine.

I had a hoist fail and drop a big block many years ago. Oil pan and pump pickup was the only damage but it hurt worse than slinging one apart with my right foot.

ADVMax · 03-07-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by L6611983

will this work?

Regardless whether you’re doing a swap or build it will be the best money you spend on the whole project. Along with the price of a good properly rated lift or hoist.

03-05-2021, 11:47 PM	#1
L6611983 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 320	Engine Can I pull the engine out attaching the 2 chains from the cherry picker onto the sides of the exhaust manifold bolts still attached?

03-06-2021, 09:03 AM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	I wouldn't. I bought a plate that goes over the valley cover to pull mine. There are bigger bolt holes on the front, rear, and sides of the heads. They have a 15mm headed bolt rather than the 13mm the exhaust manifolds have, but the preferred method is still the plate. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

03-06-2021, 08:40 PM	#5
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03-07-2021, 08:11 AM	#8
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03-06-2021, 08:59 PM	#7
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