Re: 55/56 QUESTION
Posted by HH56 On 2014/4/27 10:16:13
With the engine in the car, I don't think it will be particularly easy from either direction. It all depends on what is already mounted. If at all possible, I would suggest you install those lines before the engine is mounted.
From the top you have a very limited area in which to feed the lines. You will also be working with the long length of lines so the car will have to be high enough that there is room to twist and aim. If the radiator and splasher is out then possibly you can get a low enough angle to feed the lines in above the crossmember and into general position but I think it would still be difficult.
IMO, while still a project, coming from the bottom would be easier. You will still have some difficulty threading around some items but since the lines go between the engine and other components sticking down or bolted to the frame, I think you would have better luck working from the center of engine and then twist lines up and out into position -- as long as it is not a center post lift. You would be working with the short bend end of the lines so as long as those were started at an angle and get up past the cross member you should be able to walk the long part into position and get the short ends under the damper at the same time.
I do believe you will have to remove a couple of things. The engine oil dipstick and possibly the trans fill tube as starters. Maybe the idler end of steering will need to drop. I think the rest could be threaded around with minimal bending and/or rebending of the lines.
Here's a photo of my car from the top and then few photos of the route taken courtesy of an old engine (wasp nest optional). Note how lines bend up and then down to go behind the exhaust and motor mount and behind the dipstick.
Others probably have more recent experience so take their advice if it comes.
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From the top you have a very limited area in which to feed the lines. You will also be working with the long length of lines so the car will have to be high enough that there is room to twist and aim. If the radiator and splasher is out then possibly you can get a low enough angle to feed the lines in above the crossmember and into general position but I think it would still be difficult.
IMO, while still a project, coming from the bottom would be easier. You will still have some difficulty threading around some items but since the lines go between the engine and other components sticking down or bolted to the frame, I think you would have better luck working from the center of engine and then twist lines up and out into position -- as long as it is not a center post lift. You would be working with the short bend end of the lines so as long as those were started at an angle and get up past the cross member you should be able to walk the long part into position and get the short ends under the damper at the same time.
I do believe you will have to remove a couple of things. The engine oil dipstick and possibly the trans fill tube as starters. Maybe the idler end of steering will need to drop. I think the rest could be threaded around with minimal bending and/or rebending of the lines.
Here's a photo of my car from the top and then few photos of the route taken courtesy of an old engine (wasp nest optional). Note how lines bend up and then down to go behind the exhaust and motor mount and behind the dipstick.
Others probably have more recent experience so take their advice if it comes.
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