Most films I saw, they remove everything fm/front, like radiator, condenser etc. It is more effective and easy to remove fm/the top how it is shown in this film. Could you tell where to attach the hoist chain on the Driver side. I see the special bracket w/hole on the passenger side of the engine, where I can attach the chain hook, but can't figure out how to attach the hoist on the Driver side, no bracket there. The car is 2003 Chevy Cavalier w/automatic transmission. And also was it very hard to roll the hoist w/engine on it @ 8:44? Thank you for the great film.
It was not that hard to roll the hoist, most of the time if there was not a bracket I would make one and use whatever bolt was big enough on the opposite side of the engine.
@@andrewfoster4599 Thank you for the replay. I saw some cars have special hooks, which are attached w/bolt. It is like a tool, I saw it for Toyota. I'll try to inspect the engine on Chevy for any holes, where a bolt can be attached, maybe I'll find that hook-tool to use. Actually I just need to replace the Upper engine mount, but think it would be safer to secure the engine w/the hoist, not only support fm/the bottom w/Floor jack. Thank you again.
I think the motor in mines blew as well it had a knock, yesterday was the first time I started it in 2 months after it blew something idk what it is, now it won’t start 😂 I kinda wana keep it jjst to take it apart just for something to do in my spare time 🤷🏾♂️
wow dad did a lot ,,,, i would of junked it . amazing will and persistence. i hope daughter appreciates it amd does a little maintenance by checking oil every when she fills gas.
Good job. With fwd i usually go for dropping the powertrain out the bottom but i have a hoist i saved out of my old auto shop. Also have done it with a tractor but seeing you working in the city on the driveway is awesome. I’m about to do a swap in my son’s 09 cobalt 2.2 5sp. Think I’ll still use the hoist but still got some info so thanks👍. And thanks mobilemower for reminding me about the timing chain. Got a low miler from the wrecker but still gonna check it. It’s apt to see some punishment 😂.
Yep, always a last bolt somewhere, in my case Saturday, it was 3 bolts that held the transmission to the back of the passenger side of the motor block, on my 2010 HHR.
The oil pick-up screen got clogged, I kept asking her to bring it in so I could fix it, but no. The motor let go in July 2023, so I picked up a 2006 Acura with 149,000 miles for $1000. I replaced all of the brakes and one wheel bearing to put it on the road. Still running great.
I changed the motor in my 2008 5 speed with the trans still in the car. All you have to do is remove the trans mount bolts and then let the trans slowly sway back while picking up on the left side of the engine.
If it is like the Cobalt, pull the tire and wheel well cover off you can pull the timing cover and work on it by jacking up the motor and loosen the motor mounts. Not as hard as it looks.
@@andrewfoster4599 OK Andrew will give it a go, only thing will not be able to change sprockets on balance shafts I don't know how much that matters, thanks for your reply, I'm starting it now
How did you separate the engine from the transmission? How many bolts did you have to take out just to separate the two. Not including anything else. Ive already taken out the bolts out of the flywheel.
Did you remove the crankshaft prior to pulling the engine? I didn't see it in there when you pulled it out. I have a bad crankshaft (journal worn too far for any undersized bearing replacement) in my 08 2.2L. I am exploring what to do and if I can get the crankshaft out from the bottom, then viola!
No, but it had thrown a rod the oil screen had clogged. I was able to lift the motor pull the pan and loosen the main and caps, the problem I see for you is removing the starter wheel so you will need to pull the motor.
Beautiful looking cobalt sir ! I have a question my friend. I have an 09 cobalt 4 door ss/tc and I’m replacing the engine with another engine out of a 09 solstice gxp. The engine had 29k miles on it and came with the turbo for 1200$. My question is after the new engine is installed what should I expect to do with the cars computer ? It’s my first time swapping an engine so I’m a bit of a noob but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Dead engines don’t need timing chains, but if the new one has more than 50 thousand on it, I would just put the upgrade timing chain too right from the start.
You've already got the engine loose? Pulling it on out is easy part. I just pulled one out of a Chevy HHR (same engine) and I'm pulling one today on a Pontiac G5 my idiot son-in-law ran without oil in the crankcase. I'll have to remove the intake, exhaust, starter, alternator, air conditioner, wiring etc, etc, etc, and will most likely have to lower the sub-frame like I did on the HHR. I sure didn't learn a single thing from this video and others like it where the really hard work was already done.
Well, I explained how I got there and what the trick is you need to do to make it happen, I spent a week with no shop no lift no special tools, how long of a video do you need? The point is it can de don despite what they say has to be dun. They tell you it can only be dropped with a lift. No one showed me how to do this I figured it out on my own. If you can't do it then don't.
@@andrewfoster4599 I can do it, no problem. I already said I removed the engine from the HHR, and that was without a lift. Just my trusty old Harbor Freight 2-ton cherry picker. I've been working the last few hrs taking the engine out of the Pontiac G5 and it's just about ready to pull. I had a good idea what had to be done, but I like to come here to YT to see how other people did it. About all you've shown is you can BULL$HIT and pump on a cherry picker.
@@seenonyoutube7856 I am truly sorry you still do not get the point of this video, I am not known for bull shit as you put it but then again I know how to do it. I have met plenty of people like yourself full of bull shit and just looking for a fight and to bully people to feel bigger than you think you are, lol. I never claimed to be this top-notched SAE mechanic like you think you are, lol. You are looking for an instructional video like a step-by-step on how to change a dome light bulb, it will not be me. I will not waste my time explaining my mechanical background for I would need to use small words. This video has helped a few people who get it and that is more important than your attempt to insult me, lol. Trust me I was just as frustrated as you looking for a video to help me but they did give me ideas and that is the point. I most certainly hope you fix your motor and a smooth job of it, good luck.
@@andrewfoster4599 I don't need any luck. Just good instruction material so I "get it." This motor swap isn't even a fraction as tough as removing and rebuilding the 4L60E trans out of my 2005 Silverado.
@@andrewfoster4599 Yeah thanks, when I was looking at it I kind of figured that was one thing I would have to swap over. I have an 06 with a bad body but good motor and an 07 with a bad motor and good body so I plan on taking the good motor out first to get a little bit experience with that motor. I'm more used to swapping out older 80s and 90s model vehicles. Thank you for the help.
@@zoticus1 I need to change my transmission on my 07 G5 2.2 vin F. Of course the transmission goes out when I am hurting for money....can the transmission be removed with a engine hoişt?
@@d.j.9961 if you remove the engine and transmission as one. You can remove trans by itself though through bottom with a floor Jack and skills. If not pay someone
Thanks man,it'll help me in the near future
This gave me some insight on my engine and what to expect, thanks mate! I don't anticipate needing to swap for awhile but always good to learn how!
Good job man
Thanks.
My trans seems to be slipping when I coast.. might be the torque conv??? Ot cloged trans filter
This is based on the removal of the transmission in the repair book I got from the parts store.
Your an awesome dad my man 👍
Most films I saw, they remove everything fm/front, like radiator, condenser etc. It is more effective and easy to remove fm/the top how it is shown in this film. Could you tell where to attach the hoist chain on the Driver side. I see the special bracket w/hole on the passenger side of the engine, where I can attach the chain hook, but can't figure out how to attach the hoist on the Driver side, no bracket there. The car is 2003 Chevy Cavalier w/automatic transmission. And also was it very hard to roll the hoist w/engine on it @ 8:44? Thank you for the great film.
It was not that hard to roll the hoist, most of the time if there was not a bracket I would make one and use whatever bolt was big enough on the opposite side of the engine.
@@andrewfoster4599 Thank you for the replay. I saw some cars have special hooks, which are attached w/bolt. It is like a tool, I saw it for Toyota. I'll try to inspect the engine on Chevy for any holes, where a bolt can be attached, maybe I'll find that hook-tool to use. Actually I just need to replace the Upper engine mount, but think it would be safer to secure the engine w/the hoist, not only support fm/the bottom w/Floor jack. Thank you again.
@@olenaerhardt7725 Good luck.
I think the motor in mines blew as well it had a knock, yesterday was the first time I started it in 2 months after it blew something idk what it is, now it won’t start 😂 I kinda wana keep it jjst to take it apart just for something to do in my spare time 🤷🏾♂️
wow dad did a lot ,,,, i would of junked it . amazing will and persistence. i hope daughter appreciates it amd does a little maintenance by checking oil every when she fills gas.
Awesome video, thank you.
Long extensions to get the top back 2bell bolts
question I have a 06 2.2 cobalt would I be able to slap on a v6 engine in it what would I need thank you
Good job. With fwd i usually go for dropping the powertrain out the bottom but i have a hoist i saved out of my old auto shop. Also have done it with a tractor but seeing you working in the city on the driveway is awesome. I’m about to do a swap in my son’s 09 cobalt 2.2 5sp. Think I’ll still use the hoist but still got some info so thanks👍. And thanks mobilemower for reminding me about the timing chain. Got a low miler from the wrecker but still gonna check it. It’s apt to see some punishment 😂.
Did you reprogram anything or did it start back up?
No programming, It started up for me.
Thanks a lot! i got stuck with the torque converter, saved me a lot of time using the starter hole.
Glad it worked.
Hi Andrew, after removing the engine do you think it would be possible to pull the automatic transmission out through the engine bay?
Yes.
Yep, always a last bolt somewhere, in my case Saturday, it was 3 bolts that held the transmission to the back of the passenger side of the motor block, on my 2010 HHR.
thats what i appreciate about you!
so how did she blow the motor as i have the same car?And hows it running now after 6 years.
The oil pick-up screen got clogged, I kept asking her to bring it in so I could fix it, but no. The motor let go in July 2023, so I picked up a 2006 Acura with 149,000 miles for $1000. I replaced all of the brakes and one wheel bearing to put it on the road. Still running great.
@@andrewfoster4599oh i see well glad to know everything worked out for you .
Helpful. Thank you.
Well, I was told you could not do it this way, well. There is always a trick it's just finding what it is, glad it was helpful.
I changed the motor in my 2008 5 speed with the trans still in the car. All you have to do is remove the trans mount bolts and then let the trans slowly sway back while picking up on the left side of the engine.
Stick is simpler to work on than an automatic, she just could not drive a stick.
Good info. Pulling one tommorow. Ty for the vid..
I hope it helps you.
I have a 2008 G5 has 200k miles on it and need to do timing chain , thinking about pulling the engine out to do it , thanks for posting great info.👍👍
If it is like the Cobalt, pull the tire and wheel well cover off you can pull the timing cover and work on it by jacking up the motor and loosen the motor mounts. Not as hard as it looks.
@@andrewfoster4599
OK Andrew will give it a go, only thing will not be able to change sprockets on balance shafts I don't know how much that matters, thanks for your reply, I'm starting it now
Do you think that if I left the timing cover on and the accessories there we be just enough room to get the engine out still?
This video saved me a lot of headache!
Glad it worked for you.
bout to embark on this project on my 2.4l automatic, my question is did you HAVE to remove the timing chain cover?
Well, yes and I know I took it off long before I did this and you can do it to gain a little more room.
How did you separate the engine from the transmission? How many bolts did you have to take out just to separate the two. Not including anything else. Ive already taken out the bolts out of the flywheel.
I hope you got it out, about ten I think?
Thank gf car blew up n its lock up to idk if it be easy just pull the motor n tran
I just wish I had a shop instead of just a driveway, lol.
Did you remove the crankshaft prior to pulling the engine? I didn't see it in there when you pulled it out. I have a bad crankshaft (journal worn too far for any undersized bearing replacement) in my 08 2.2L. I am exploring what to do and if I can get the crankshaft out from the bottom, then viola!
No, but it had thrown a rod the oil screen had clogged. I was able to lift the motor pull the pan and loosen the main and caps, the problem I see for you is removing the starter wheel so you will need to pull the motor.
how did it go i got one to do ??
Still running after a year and a half.
Beautiful looking cobalt sir ! I have a question my friend. I have an 09 cobalt 4 door ss/tc and I’m replacing the engine with another engine out of a 09 solstice gxp. The engine had 29k miles on it and came with the turbo for 1200$. My question is after the new engine is installed what should I expect to do with the cars computer ? It’s my first time swapping an engine so I’m a bit of a noob but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I have never had to worry about a turbo I would try it if it will not work you may need to update the computer? Good luck.
this man is a soldier lmao
I'd be telling my daughter sorry sweetie you need to find yourself another car. And be sure to maintain it.
Well, you know who would be paying for it, lol.
@@andrewfoster4599 I'd probably get her a 94 celica
@@AmandaHugenkiss2915 Before this she had an 89 Jeep till she was hit from the side.
Great time to do the timing chains as these are inference engines.
Dead engines don’t need timing chains, but if the new one has more than 50 thousand on it, I would just put the upgrade timing chain too right from the start.
I'm about to do this on my daughters 06 cobalt..
Wish she coulda junked it too but they are paying on it smh.
You've already got the engine loose? Pulling it on out is easy part. I just pulled one out of a Chevy HHR (same engine) and I'm pulling one today on a Pontiac G5 my idiot son-in-law ran without oil in the crankcase. I'll have to remove the intake, exhaust, starter, alternator, air conditioner, wiring etc, etc, etc, and will most likely have to lower the sub-frame like I did on the HHR. I sure didn't learn a single thing from this video and others like it where the really hard work was already done.
Well, I explained how I got there and what the trick is you need to do to make it happen, I spent a week with no shop no lift no special tools, how long of a video do you need? The point is it can de don despite what they say has to be dun. They tell you it can only be dropped with a lift. No one showed me how to do this I figured it out on my own. If you can't do it then don't.
@@andrewfoster4599 I can do it, no problem. I already said I removed the engine from the HHR, and that was without a lift. Just my trusty old Harbor Freight 2-ton cherry picker. I've been working the last few hrs taking the engine out of the Pontiac G5 and it's just about ready to pull. I had a good idea what had to be done, but I like to come here to YT to see how other people did it. About all you've shown is you can BULL$HIT and pump on a cherry picker.
@@seenonyoutube7856 I am truly sorry you still do not get the point of this video, I am not known for bull shit as you put it but then again I know how to do it. I have met plenty of people like yourself full of bull shit and just looking for a fight and to bully people to feel bigger than you think you are, lol. I never claimed to be this top-notched SAE mechanic like you think you are, lol. You are looking for an instructional video like a step-by-step on how to change a dome light bulb, it will not be me. I will not waste my time explaining my mechanical background for I would need to use small words. This video has helped a few people who get it and that is more important than your attempt to insult me, lol. Trust me I was just as frustrated as you looking for a video to help me but they did give me ideas and that is the point. I most certainly hope you fix your motor and a smooth job of it, good luck.
@@andrewfoster4599 I don't need any luck. Just good instruction material so I "get it." This motor swap isn't even a fraction as tough as removing and rebuilding the 4L60E trans out of my 2005 Silverado.
Can I take the motor out of my 06 Cobalt and put it in my 07?
If I remember they are compatible you may need to swap out the intake manifold for it to work properly, do your homework on it.
@@andrewfoster4599 Yeah thanks, when I was looking at it I kind of figured that was one thing I would have to swap over.
I have an 06 with a bad body but good motor and an 07 with a bad motor and good body so I plan on taking the good motor out first to get a little bit experience with that motor.
I'm more used to swapping out older 80s and 90s model vehicles.
Thank you for the help.
How did this job turn out? Did the new engine go in well?
It took me a week to get to the point you see, put it back together and running in a day and a half.
Much better in than it came out.
dude you shouls have removed the whole unit out the top, its way easier!
zoticus1 I'm a straight newb. What do you mean exactly when you say that?
I Bear engine and trans way easier, just unbolt spindles and half shafts
@@zoticus1 I need to change my transmission on my 07 G5 2.2 vin F. Of course the transmission goes out when I am hurting for money....can the transmission be removed with a engine hoişt?
@@d.j.9961 if you remove the engine and transmission as one.
You can remove trans by itself though through bottom with a floor Jack and skills. If not pay someone
*Cough* Flexplate not flywheel *cough*. Sorry had to.
Leave the poor guy alone You get the idea
That was clearly a flywheel and it has an automatic..so? Not sure what you were trying to accomplish.