Tools needed for PNP 5.3 pull?

[maulcruiser]

Are there any specialty or odd-ball tools needed to snatch a 5.3L? I'll be at the local pick-n-pull, so I'm just trying to be prepared. I figured one or more of you had done this before.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Torch, sawzall, and pry bars?

 

[maulcruiser]

No torches allowed on the yard. I'll try a sawzall. They have A-frames with chain falls on the yard. I was mainly meaning any kind of specialty socket or the like.

 

[mavdog32]

I always take my hand box with a full set of 3/8, 2 ratchets and a breaker bar. I use a 1/2-3/8 adapter for the breaker bar. I did split socket once doing this but sears replaced it for free so meh. A hammer and a couple different sized dykes and pliers. Hose clamp pliers if you have one come in handy for rad hoses etc... Also a couple screwdrivers, phillips and flat head. Lengths matter more than sixe on these, I take an assortment of lengths. Ive pulled 3 engines so far with this equip and have never been at a loss for tools.

If you dont want to cut the fuel lines you can get the fuel rail disconnect tools set from your local parts store for like 5 bucks. I actually use those a lot around the garage.

Im sure I missed something but this covers most of it.

 

[guffey24]

10mm, 13mm, and 15mm sockets are your friends

 

[maulcruiser]

Thanks, @guffey24! I have plenty of those. Didn't know if I needed to bring my external torx bits with me or something odd like that.

 

[Ron]

If you pulling a whoe engine a battery powered sawzall or sawzall and generator are your friends

 

[transman731]

you will need torx and allen sockets depending on the year. the torque converter bolts can be either one.

 

[maulcruiser]

Cool, that's the kind of thing I needed to know.

 

[braxton357]

Here's a pointer--buy one that's already pulled. They are a pain.

 

[Mac5005]

Buy a whole wrecked truck or SUV, pull motor at home then scrap the rest. This way you can get everything you want and need and not in a hurry.

Or buy one already pulled.

 

[RatLabGuy]

Buy a whole wrecked truck or SUV, pull motor at home then scrap the rest. This way you can get everything you want and need and not in a hurry.

Or buy one already pulled.

winner winner chicken dinner

 

[maulcruiser]

Buy a whole wrecked truck or SUV, pull motor at home then scrap the rest. This way you can get everything you want and need and not in a hurry.

Or buy one already pulled.

Neither of which is conducive to my budget or yard space. Haha! I've not seen a wrecked one for under $2800 down here.

 

[Mac5005]

Neither of which is conducive to my budget or yard space. Haha! I've not seen a wrecked one for under $2800 down here.

In that case buy one already pulled for sure.

Car-part.com. Call the ones who have Listings and tell the you have cash, and want one with harness accessories and computers.

 

[XJsavage]

I just bought an 03 lm7 recently for $150. All I needed was a small utility trailer and a few ratxchet straps.

Pretty much everything on them is metric so have every size. If you have to separate engine and Trans, some long ratchet extensions are a must to get the bolts out. As tempting as it seems, do not cut any wires.

 

[rockcity]

Bring a lot of different pliers for all of the damn zip ties and wire clamps Manu of which are hard to get to.

The fuel rail tool is a great item.