Removing the Old Engine & Transmission
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2016
- 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.
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i am a girl with no car experience n u have helped me 2 times keep my car from breaking down on me completely!
You are a girl?
I like girls( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Girllllllll
Anything you have a question about, always look it up on Google and CZcams so you don't get played in a shop or in part prices
Last week I took my wife out to see a used car, and when I pulled into the guys yard, what did I see way in the back of the yard?
A yellow Fairmont! With a roots blower poking out of the hood!
I casually said to the guy "Is that a fox body Fairmont?"
He looked surprised, but said yes it was.
I said that the fox body was a good car to build as it shares alot with the mustang, and again he looked surprised.
I asked about the blower, how much boost he was using, compression ratio, etc.
I looked like a hero, knowing the car, etc.
He dropped the price he was asking for the used car my wife had come to look at. Maybe because I seemed to know alot about cars?
Just to show you that these videos are more than entertainment.
Go Eric!
I'm happy to help. ;)
I love seeing everything finally coming together! This is going to be one hell of a car when you're done with it.
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.
Totally! It's because of him that I was able to rebuild my own 8.8 differential! What he is doing is so priceless, I don't think he really knows.
Dude. I love your video. You don’t waste time, you show everything and get right to the point. Keep it up.
Can't wait to see your videos on the new engine build. There are so many great project car video series on CZcams!
You, and I have the same Amber glasses. Your videos are truly invaluable.. Been watching for many years. Learned tons of stuff in such a short amount of time.. Very appreciative, and grateful for you sharing your knowledge, and expertise.. Can't wait to see this Fairmont when it's tearing ass down the 1/4mi...
this looks like way too much fun. I hope you have as much fun as I have watching it.
Dude. Your delivery is perfect. You sound like a responsible version of my buddy. Thank you for a clean video.
That's awesome. Seeing the seatbelt being used brought back a flood of memories. I once used a seatbelt from a C-130 to remove and engine. It was stuck in my gear after a jump and I didnt notice it until I got to my unit. Kept it because I knew it would come in handy one day, and it did.
Thanks for these video's I don't have a project car at the moment, so I'm living vicariously through you!
I remember your engine pull video - I think it was a Dodge truck - where the floor was uneven and you had to struggle to get the hoist over a hump. Thank God for the new shop with a flat floor and the lift. Loved the video. By the by, I used to use an old discarded flat yellow canvas tow strap to pull engines. Seemed like the hoist hook did not slip as much.
damn Eric i am so pumped for this car to be finished! cant imagine what you are going through
Cool video! Very informative. Your detailed explanations make it worthwhile. Thank you.
Another great video Eric. Keep up the good work!
yay..the holy grail of the fairmont videos!!
Oh man! I've been waiting for this!! Can't wait for more
Thank you for sharing this, Eric. I hope you stem clean that bay and paint it.
Hi Eric, been watching your channel for a few years since back when you were in the old shop, your videos have helped me out a lot with my car problems and you are my favourite youtube mechanic, you seem like a great guy. Also really enjoying the Fairmont build, great project! This is actually my first post on youtube as I never had an account before so I just decided to get one and subscribe to your channel too!
hoo boy it's getting exciting now - can't wait to see the new engine in it
Really looking forward to the next episode!
Engine swaps...good times! Thank for sharing!
I love the way you work Eric:)
yesssss eric this videos made my day im verry happy for you thanks wating for the next video.
just as i thought i could go to sleep, this comes to my feed... MUST WATCH
Eric can't wait to see the new transmission in engine it's going to be awesome
I finally subscribed. I'm pretty impressed you removed the old engine without forgetting to disconnect something. Seems like there's always something that is forgotten, at least with me there is. Don't beat yourself up about the brakes. Some time ago when I had my 66 Pontiac Tempest, all drum brakes, I managed to put the brake shoes on wrong. Of course I didn't realize it until all the tires were back on and the the car was back on the ground. That was a lesson well learned! All I have to not deal with now are the little drum brakes for the emergency brake, but since I'm in CA those will never have to be changed. No rust.
Of course there are the cars with front disc and rear drum, but here in CA those back drum brakes rarely need attention. I have a 1975 Ford Granada my parents bought new in 1975. For the most part it's sat in the garage for over 30 years. I used to start it up every now and then but haven't done that for about 10 years or so. It's absolutely beautiful, under the car cover and all the crap on top of it. It's been under that car cover for so long I've forgotten what it looks like. It's had the same tires for over 30 years, the battery is dead, the carburetor will need to be taken apart and cleaned, gas changed, cylinders oiled before starting, etc. I've come to the conclusion that I will never do anything with the Granada so it's time to let it go. I will give it to somebody who will swear to me they will take care of it and it won't end up in a junk yard. I'm not kidding about the last part.
Great video Eric.
When the Fairmont is all done I wanna see a collaberation between EricTheCarGuy and Regular Car Reviews. That would be one hell of a video
You make it look easy Eric. In 1979 I was already 4 years out of high school so your right, "It's not that old". (ha ha)
Puts me in mind of my 1986 dodge caravan LE mitsubishi/mikuni engine. Not even the shop manuals help me puzzle out the vacuum lines. Maybe I need another project car.
My college car was the slightly-nicer twin of the Fairmont - a 1981 Mercury Zephyr. Also had the 200 CID I-6 motor. Only good thing about it was it was easy to de-carbon the pistons every few years because they faced straight up.
Thanks Eric !
You made that look all too easy :-D. :-D.
Yes that car lift is bloody usefull, its a shame you had to struggle in the very early days.
That old shop was depressing, but i suppose the conditions you worked in linked you to all the people that were struggling, you would not be the same man without it.
Yes, we've come a long way from the old shop. Honestly though, this was an easy engine/transmission to remove.
I like old cars too, less crap in the way lol :-D
You really have came a long way Eric. I have been around since 10-20k subs.
I appreciate that. Thank you!
This is the video I have been waiting for. I think I wanted this one more than the upcoming #DarkMatterPikachu install.
You'll be working through the build videos of #DarkMatterPikachu first.
I have to add that I think Brian is an excellent cameraman. He really knows what he's doing and you feel like you are there because he aims the camera at what you intend to look at and hold there for the right amount of time. Also, he holds the camera steady, unlike some CZcamsrs that get their camera holding inspirations from Modern Family. High-five to Brian!
I hired him for a reason. Thanks for noticing. I'll pass along the comment.
Thanks for doing that, Eric. I commented about it due to the fact I used to work in the entertainment industry and car mechanics/restoration is a long time hobby of mine. I'm able to see it from both angles. I wanted to give credit where credit is due.
I like to think that Camerman Brian is fast becoming something of an expert because of him filming all of these videos :)
you're hilarious bro I love your videos dude keep up the good work
Eric if I was doing this I would just leave the front tyres on disconnect everything then lift the body and roll the motor out on the K member with a floor jack under the trans . That's how I changed motors on my old '70's Cortina with a similar set up. It was the easiest engine swap I've ever done. Not sure how the suspension is on a Fairmont though in regards to what the front springs ride on. Doing engine swaps with your own lift must be cool though. Can't wait to see the new motor go in and power down the road!
Hood goes on the roof when not in use, roadkill style
We did that when we rebuilt the engine in our Lincoln, tossed a blanket on the roof and flipped the hood upside down onto it.
Great job, make it LOOK easy!
Eric, you're doing it wroooong! (Sorry couldn't resist)
I like your Elvis clock back there dancing. 👍
Damn felt like forever waiting on that video
nice video eric
Gotta love the old C-4 ford auto trans..
Awesome video, I've gotta ask you what kinda attachment are you using for your drill?
"It smaller than what I expected it to be" lmfao
I hope that's NOT what she said!
oh the anticipation!!! C'mon get that beast of an engine in there already.
You have to get through the build videos first.
Best viddio you ever made ..very interesting..Con grats
Hi, thanx for the videos they have been helpful in so many way... i have a mini Cooper 2002 model of late am having problem s when starting it, i have to crunk it 3to4 tyms for it to start. Help me what could be the problem?
Man you made that look so easy
Good work
شكرا على العمل الرائع
22:40 a hunk a hunk of burnin' love
Hi Eric question
whit that type of jack I be able lift a Ford Econoline F350 7.3 ?
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.
Suggestions on paint? 1. Gun metal gray 2. Black with white flakes 3. White
got to see some cameraman Brian the car guy wrenching. sweeet
wow,very exciting!
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?
will that jaxx sorb work on oil that is dry like on a driveway or does it need to be a fresh spill
23.40....Now I know how they made those sound effects in psycho......
The best of the eighties........hose after hose after hose.....
This guy is like the Bob Ross of mechanics.
Aye that looks like the motor in my 67 mustang lol with the acception of the ac and power steering But aye loving the vids bro Keep it up
When you began this project I was sure you would drag it out and it would take forever to get anywhere. My apologies. This is an awesome series because you show that a reasonably normal gearhead can do this and do it in one's own lifetime. I always liked the idea of a Fairmont sleeper. It's so innocuous. It's a car that you wouldn't hesitate to blow your horn at if it lingered at a red light for more than half a second. Little would the horn blower suspect until the plain wrapper Fairmont coated his windshield with melted rubber as you lit up the tires in response.
Eric vacuum reservoir 2001 was it full of vacuum or empty?... UDMAN,, TTFN
and the build begins
I am curious about the V6 under the shelf there.
Also, I learned that there are plenty of performance parts available for the Ford 200 inline 6. A CZcams user by the name of SuperKONR built one that he estimated at 240hp gross, though he had some issues getting it tweaked and tuned.
I think that's the v6 from the engine swap from the Acura, (unloved Acura) there are several videos from that which were very good.
The crustiness of this engine was legitimately keeping it together.
The engine's almost 40 years old.
opl500 ok thanks captain obvious?
Gambler go drink some
I know Im asking randomly but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me
@Kaiser Dominik instablaster :)
Hey Eric I have a 66 Ford galaxie 500 ltd with the Ford 390 and I just recently bought a 91 foxbody hatchback I was just wondering would it take a lot of modifications to put the 390 in the foxbody? And I'm only 16 so low budget is a must!
Cameraman Brian rocks.
Heater core for a 79 fairmont is available at any parts store for 19.99 brand new with ac option
cool i had a 1978 mercury zephyr with 289 v8 c4 that was a fun car.
Eric 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.
Good morning, Eric
Morning.
Eric, why do both wheels move in the same direction? 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.
For the record, the heater core is incredibly easy to find and darn cheap.
At 23:40 the shower scene from psycho popped into my head haha
Finally!
This question may have been answered in a previous episodes, but what are the benefits of putting the battery in the trunk?
Having a lift makes everything awesome!
fearless camera guy on those closeups involving Eric using the saw
That what the zoom is for.
Big fan here Eric! I know, just looked like he was really close lol loving the Fairmont and missing my 78, same color, 4 door.
That was great.
what tires are those you have on the rear? look similar to my autocross tires
I'm probably a little late but are those standard latex gloves because they seem to stay intact well
About 3months old not to bad :) I suggest people follow his Instagram or be a member on the site for more instant updates!!
Somebody gets it.
Hi Eric ! Look at how simple the engine is.My first car was a 1961 Buick Special.Do you like to work on those older radiators ? They were made of copper.My dad and me used to take the radiator to a shop to be soldered and leak tested.Theen they spray painted it.Have a good day.
Eric will you replace my Acura tl j32 I have everything for the swap.
Nice!!
no stripped bolts or nuts...good job
"that's smaller than I thought it would be.... I know, that's what she said!" 💀AF
awesome heck yea more Fairmont lol looked like it had some oil leakes and stuff with it everywhere underneath it and are u gonna paint or something clean the engine bay part before u put the newer engine in that way there's no oil grease on the other one
Happy times it's Friday!
SWEET!
I got the same floor jack. got it for free in a pile of scrap just needed to retap the fill hole and put a bolt in it
What kind of wrenches do you get that don’t spread
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey eric, this question has nothing to do with this video but I'm curious to something and know you'll have the answer. when doing a timing chain, does it really matter having the colored links lined up? or if you have all your timing marks set correctly the timing chain could be put on any way? just curious