Engine and Transmission Installation

[@VacFink]

"Honey what are you watching?" - Reply: "Engine and transmission mating." Puzzled look...."???? Car porn?" ... Reply, pondering...."Yeah, I guess you can say that. There's a lot of greasy grunting and rolling around...yeah... car porn."

[@Rays-Car-Rex]

Noice😂👌

[@seanl6340]

One of the reasons I watch ETCG - he's human and admits it! Mistakes happen, but unlike so many "experts" Eric doesn't hide his with editing!

[@blittlej]

Only meant to dip-in until later and before you know it, I’ve watched it all the way through! Thanks for all the great videos Eric, for years you’ve been helping me keep my 94 JDM Prelude in good shape. It’s my future classic 2.2 vtec daily driver :)

[@the_cheese]

If you don't have a lift, it is very important that you not try to stand up under your car. This is a really cool series, Eric! Keep up the great work

[@justinhouse674]

How TF are you gonna stand under a car WITHOUT using a lift?

[@the_cheese]

@@justinhouse674 It isn't easy

[@normanconnors95]

It is so much nicer putting an engine in without the front end on, it's a little more work, but it saves so much time having an assembled unit of engine and transmission. Thanks for the real life videos!!

[@cstar2839]

Perfect name for the engine. Good video. What I like about your work, is that when you make an error, you admit it and explain it. To me that is helpful. No one (mechanic) is perfect.

[@sparkplug1018]

If you haven't made a mistake, you haven't been a mechanic for very long.

[@joedominick7517]

Eric, Thanks for showing the good and the errors of the install. Keep the Videos coming!

[@generalralph6291]

These videos are so cathartic and… they strengthen the people.

[@yzmoto80]

The fact that you can admit your mistakes like a genuine human being speaks volumes about the kind of person you are ! Awesome truck Eric !

[@gatti5002]

those who make no mistakes , usually make nothing at all...

[@coolers012]

A year late but I needed this right now Thankyou

[@samdenluck9215]

Great video series with good information. Good that you leave mistakes and mention them. Same type of errors happen to any intermediate wrench head.

[@ExtraFungus]

The fact that you've gotten so much content out of this is amazing, very well documented. I also noticed you didn't put the torque converter/flexplate bolts in but you didn't put the cover on either.

[@ericthecarguy]

At the end of the video I state that a lot of the installation was not covered in video due to time constraints. Both of those items were part of what I was referring to. Thank you for your comment.

[@ExtraFungus]

@@ericthecarguy I figured it would be converted in a future video, I didn't realize those were intended to be in the video.

[@bryanminton1397]

Thanks!

[@icurt06]

I really like the chrome and black engine. It looks really good!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love how the transmission bell housing is half open the cut out is nice so you can see the thor torque converter at all times looks nice

[@dragonsixtyseven1066]

Eric you rock. Just gave you a shout out for your demonstration of the Valve Keeper Remover and Installer Kit. Will be using threadlock on my flex plate as well. Nice work on your channel and thank you.

[@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725]

2:15 the camera man laughing lol

[@NebukedNezzer]

really nice to have the place with all the great tools, lifts, etc to make the job go easy.

[@ericthecarguy]

Indeed it does. It took 20+ years go get there though.

[@MrCoffeypaul]

@15:56 with engine almost there I could a sworn the eyeballs where going to pop out, nice work man!

[@yambo59]

Nothing like installing fresh, clean new parts into a clean engine bay, SO much more enjoyable than not - even if ya just do a quick degrease and washdown and black spray paint, huge difference.

[@jasonyoung6420]

My brother had a 94 Lightning; Vortech, 4.56 gears, shift kit & 3,000 stall converter... it sucked to drive unless you were trying to go fast, but man did it boogey down the quarter

[@deathwingelitegantz5264]

It's coming along nicely Eric..

[@stacydornan9765]

Awesome job Eric,Pops is gonna want his truck back when your done

[@spunkmire2664]

5:30am vid and coffee, perfect early morning

[@EndlessMotorWorks]

Great video Eric! Can't wait to see the truck finally driving!!! Keep it up!

[@BloodScatter]

Me too man! I want to see how this truck will drive. It's going to be a total monster. :)

[@usmale47374]

Impressive work. Impressive tools.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

About the integra.... Polyurethane bushings👍🏻 Now, Eric. I've used the Eibach Proline springs. They are SO nice. Because of the progressive winding. It's not at all to harsh for daily drivability at all! Infact it's quite nice. The spring rates for me are in fact awesome. The only downside for some people is the fact that it lowers the vehicle by an inch maybe one and a half. But it's not to bad at all. Nor does it really require a stiffer shock absorber. I had some on my 99 Plymouth breeze for years. Never had any issues. The springs just made the car feel more like a higher end vehicle than it was. (I used to joke about it really feeling as luxurious of a ride as a benz) What I mean by that was is that it was very soft and luxurious felling until I would corner fast. Then you could tell something wasn't stock. However if I didn't corner fast, nobody would have ever noticed anything wasn't stock. It felt so damn good. I'm looking towards doing it to our family car (dodge dart) someday. Just in case I need to pull an emergency evasive maneuver. It's never a bad thing (in my opinion) to have brakes that can rip your eyes out of the sockets. Along with sporty handling for those oh shit moments on the road. As well as enough go go to get you out of troubles way if need be. Now, being able to return to fully stock without and signs that anything was ever different. As well as only improving the vehicle without taking away from the comfort, gas mileage, or drivability is my personal goal when "modifying" a vehicle. (And personally I hate using the term modifications when I'm just switching out parts like springs, bushings, pulleys and brakes.)

[@FFAdventuresOriginal]

good video, I learned a lot. On the flywheel bolts, you use Loctite on the threads but the Assembly Lubricant under the head of the bolt, which is what I thought you were doing.

[@chrishurley9128]

Videos don't get much better than this ladies and gentlemen. On point, Makes me wanna take my 93' 2 dr GMT400 K1500 Chevy blazer 4x4 to the next level, I've got about $3,000 in the motor now with stock bottom end, and a brand new Monster Transmission I just put in after the rebuild bout 6 months ago, but anyway I've got another 355 crate engine in another 93' 2dr. Yukon under 1,000 miles on it that I may have to STROKE out now !!!!!! Thanks #ETCGDADSTRUCK383 Great info and perWhat did the machine shop charge for everything ? Thanks !! These GMT400 platform is the next big hit to come #GTM400LIFE Let's make em look and drive the way the factory should have !!!!!!

[@Robert8455]

That is coming together real nice.

[@eightsixauto4916]

"Bam chicka Bam! That engine be in there.." Lol Was cooking lunch and heard this while watching intermittently.. had me laughing.. Great video man.

[@FamousByFamily]

i Assumed that was loctite. we are all human, proceed with the building of this glorious car. you da man eric.

[@alejandradenizphotography]

just had a mini heart attack when your engine tipped on the pallet , 6:30am watching this 🤘🏼

[@ryans413]

Staind413 Me too

[@vinnyaudi912]

@Vladimir Putin 😂😂😂 I struggle watching his videos

[@kevinallen8786]

I will be replacing the 305 Motor with a 350 in my 3rd gen Camaro. This video gives me hope it will be a relatively easy process.. thanks Eric!!

[@thomaspaton6360]

At the very start It sounds like you say, " Air Guitar Guy". Of course you say, "Eric the Car Guy". Love your show !

[@pagslinas]

you make good vids man people see that it goes unturned bro

[@Motor-City-Mike]

When this thing is done, the only other car you'll want to drive is the Fierce Fairmont! (383s Rock!)

[@rickpalechuk4411]

The quite giggle in the background at 2:17

[@CrazyPetez]

Did I miss you bolting the torque converter to the flex plate? My eyes were heavy, so I might have had a quick power nap. Everything is so sanitary, so clean. Nice job, nice calm narrative.

[@ericthecarguy]

That, and many other things, didn't get covered unfortunately. Time was a factor with this build and I wasn't able to film everything as a result. Thanks for your comment.

[@ComicalCowboy1911]

Nice job my man! I remember how "fun" my engine/trans installation was back when I built a motor for my Charger. Like you, I did the installation all by myself, only I had small jack stands, and an uneven driveway which kept resulting in my hoist getting caught in the cracks (Oh yeah it was fun). After I dropped the engine home, I installed the trans by crawling underneath and using my body as a transmission jack LOL! Wish I had more tools, that's for sure. But I got er done! That feeling after you drop a fresh engine into your vehicle is like none other! And the level of anxiety when ya crank it for the first time is always pretty thrilling too lol! Can't wait to hear the truck fire up! =]

[@Nick-wk2xo]

Looking good Eric. All nice an shiny.

[@this446]

Thank you Eric you are an inspiration

[@sandmansimms5704]

at first I thought what you were putting on the bolts was loctite. I guess that was anti-sieze? I watched a video last night where the guy put everything on pilot bearing, new rear main seal, clutch, pressure plate , and flywheel and he used thread locker. I was definitely going to reference to a video when I put on the same things he did in a few weeks and just take my time and hopefully have no issues.

[@larrybryant1474]

keep em coming eric. god bless you. thanks for the hard work you put into every video.

[@robertrogish1038]

Awesome work - I love to know that somewhere, there are some guys that get to work on clean machinery, sometimes.

[@mramirez06121]

Grate video! About to do the same think tomorrow this video has givin me so much knowledge and insight thanks! 🙌 subscribed

[@IIGrayfoxII]

How does the torque converter connect to the engine? I didnt see you bolt it to the flexplate. Just bolted the transmission to the engine. Was their a part you left out? I can see that their are bolt holes on the flex plate and torque converter. I take it you just bolt it from here

[@ericthecarguy]

As I mentioned at the end, there will be a lot of stuff that isn't covered in videos. That's one of them. I simply didn't have time to cover everything unfortunately. Thanks for your comment.

[@raiderrichard7291]

And here’s the smartass comment

[@gtojohnny3242]

IIGrayfoxII just 3 bolts

[@yambo59]

I also learned the hard way many years ago, when its THAT much trouble to have to go back and redo something, never take shortcuts follow instructions to the letter, its a lot less hassle now than with everything together and in the vehicle. Its easy to get impatient to see it all come together and run but its a dead dog bummer to have to install and remove an engine twice for such an easy task -- ask me how I know---lol

[@شعيبالحصاة]

واضح أنك مهندس عبقري متمكن صاحب خبره عريقه .

[@chriswiseman5143]

I love this series. Thanks, Eric. Could you make a quick video on your thoughts of the pro-flo 4 setup?

[@ericthecarguy]

I'll do one better. I've already shot the unboxing video. Also, I plan to do a follow up video covering things like that after the build part of the series concludes. Thanks for your comment.

[@chriswiseman5143]

@@ericthecarguy I'm most interested in hearing about the quality of the parts and the software. and any hiccups you encountered in running the system. There's quite a few initial impression videos but very few actual reviews from real people who have run the pro-flo 4 system in real world conditions. Thanks again for all the work you do. I wouldn't be the mechanic I am today without everything I've learned from you over the last 8 or so years!

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Nice work, Eric!

[@weezer1088]

Thats going to be one Sweet ass truck ! Doing it right !

[@bvnseven]

Good video Eric. I was hoping this one would be like my S10 shere the core support won't come out because of rusted bolts and you have to finagle the crap out of it, keep moving stuff out of the way, etc.

[@jeromegarcia5396]

Amazing what you can do with right tools

[@darthvincor]

Great video again. Shame about the knock. Imagine going through that entire rebuild and then still having a knock.

[@jayyoutube8790]

I had the same thing happen. Rebuilt an engine only to have a “tap” when reassembled. Come to find out it was the bolts that backed out on me on the plate.

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

that engine....thing of beauty ...

[@wobblysauce]

Was wondering what you were doing with the lube, only ever heard/seen/used Threadlocker on the FLywheels bolts.

[@IcedBoffee]

I’m ready for the wiring vid!!

[@ericthecarguy]

That was about 4 episodes back.

[@serialgrillaz6669]

I putting a 350 with a t5 on my firebird and I used blue loctite, I've only done a few motors but I could never bring myself to use red.

[@bighands675]

Great work sir, truck looks great

[@trentdawg2832]

Looks like a 4l80e. .....pops gonna have a sharp lil racey truck!!!

[@ericthecarguy]

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[@juanortiz-nj9me]

Great video

[@raiderrichard7291]

That’s a hell of a truck. Nice!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Sumtingwong Richard yes and like your KZbin profile picture of that excellent J30A4. I have 03 Accord EXV6 Coupe. Great car.

[@raiderrichard7291]

NightHawk J30 mine is the 05 ex coupe. Great engine 👍🏼

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Sumtingwong Richard yea they are i think the 7th gens where one of the greatest Accords made. I keep my engine polished and clean. I use Meguires mirror glaze vinyl 40 on the Plastic engine parts.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Sumtingwong Richard happy Hondaing

[@Dylanwhatcott]

My last week of highschool I took my trans out of my truck on Jack stands it was a pain in the ass I got it rebuilt and reinstalled on graduation day and the next day took a 300 mile road trip

[@stephen2333]

Before you bolted the torque converter with the flex plate, were u able to sprin the torque converter? I feel my trans and engine aren’t sitting aligned and spin the torque

[@EarlSinclair97]

Haha..As soon as Eric said "you're not gonna like what I'm gonna do.." I knew exactly what he was going to do.

[@michaelbloom5342]

He did the same thing with the Acura engine change. Just gave those bolts 4 ugga duggas each and called it good. At least this time he sorta torqued them!

[@r8myers]

Remember when he welded the ball joint

[@phatkatracing]

DT is also Delirium Tremens, or alcohol withdrawal. 🙂

[@floor_jack1441]

Man, i miss your videos so baaad

[@newls1]

never saw him fasten the torque converter bolts

[@ericthecarguy]

As I said at the end of the video, not all of the installation was covered in the videos due to time constraints. The torque converter bolts and the cover were part of what wasn't covered. Thank you for your comment.

[@BohemianUplandsGarage]

What I like on you Eric, is the way you sometimes act as a rookie garage enthusiast instead of white-collar dealership mechanic strictly following the rules. However, torquing the flexplate bolts using guestimated torque with a cordless impact was too much even for me 😁 Great video anyway, thanks!

[@benzmansl65amg]

Thanks Eric!

[@tedbonbrake1967]

A thing of beauty...

[@ianmoberg374]

First of u r by far the most entertaining and educational mechanic on youtube and i always catch myself watching ur vids when im bored lol I just put my transmission into my car and was mating it to the engine, I got the three bolts that go from the flex plate to the tourqe converter and the bell housing bolts to the engine snug and now the crank wont turn so I can fully tighten the tourque converter bolts, something seems wrong since it should turn and im stuck, any advice by chance?

[@residentevil9894]

How do you know when the clutch has been placed correctly? Is there a click of sorts?

[@MrTurtlekid434]

interesting fact: the K on the trans bellhousing means it was originally a 4x4 transmission

[@ericthecarguy]

Interesting. Good to know.

[@carmineriganti2333]

I know it's a little too late but did you ever think of using an engine leveler on your hoist ?

[@innercityprepper]

Does the torque converter, etc have a bottom cover? seems crazy to have it open to the elements like that.

[@ericthecarguy]

As I said at the end of the video, a lot of work wasn't covered. One of those things was the installation of that bottom cover. Thanks for your comment.

[@jrobbmedia2865]

THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS

[@alanw5812]

Why don't use the adjustable engine holder.more easy to fit ?

[@carminaportillo1137]

you are using 2 different cordless impact wrench? if so which ones do you like best?

[@kaseyvaughn5963]

I I’m have a question . I’m mating my m/t my Jeep. The last inch is being real stubborn. Both t/m do not have the mounts on so the tranny has two jacks and the motor is still on the stand. Can I use the guid pin bolts to pull them together? Like I said it’s only like and inch ( like like 1/2 an inch) that’s gaping them apart.

[@AJDRAGON01]

Hi, So Thor is engaged to a Monster!

[@blackpicasso6503]

What about thore an th gear shaft don't they have to be bolted ?

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

How is that Monster Transmission? I was looking at one but the reviews they have are pretty bad it scared me.

[@ericthecarguy]

Meh, still sorting it out. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either.

[@cristian6766]

Hi Erick, you do not have the bigger impact wrench in the desc. The one whith the adjustable button on the rear like an air impact. Would you please let us know what that is? Thank you

[@ericthecarguy]

I just updated the description. It's the 3/8" IR impact.

[@cristian6766]

@@ericthecarguy Thanks Erick, you are the best!

[@coreycarter8469]

I wonder if he put the bolts in converter to flywheel

[@ReyReyDewit]

What's an acceptable gap between flex plate and converter mounting point. Trying to figure if I will need spacers or let the converter pull forward. I know it should not pull forward too much though. Chevy 350 to 200r4 trans combo

[@canibmeplz260]

The pull forward is about a quarter inch or so. Make sure your flywheel isn't on backwards. No shims should be needed. If you need shims then it's likely wrong as the tip of the converter is not going to pilot properly into the crank

[@moedalgarny]

hmm so thor gonna stay exposed like that 😐 or there is a cover that bolt to the bottom of the that engine area?

[@ericthecarguy]

At the end of the video I state that a lot of the installation was not covered in video due to time constraints. Both of those items were part of what I was referring to. Thank you for your comment.

[@rebelreaper112]

What about the inspection cover

[@blkmontecarlo]

It is coming together. I have a question. What type of transmission controller are you using?

[@ericthecarguy]

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[@larrybryant1474]

safety glasses eric. safety glasses!

[@jakexrain1034]

So that transmission, is it a 700r4 case with 4l60e parts in it? Cause i thought only the 700r4 had a one piece design with removable tail end.

[@AlexKloehn]

JakexRain early 4l60e cases had a one piece design, later model ones had the removable bell housing

[@tajhealthnature8570]

Alot of work but great job. 🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽

[@WrongFromWright]

Will there be an issue with the exposed torque converter and flex plate?

[@ericthecarguy]

The installation wasn't completed in this video. I did install a cover over the torque converter and Flexplate. Thanks for your comment.

[@Oblithian]

Looks great!

[@chrissanders2562]

Hey would a 1989 5.0 Lincoln town car have a roller cam and steel distributor gear or flat and cast iron???

[@970357ers]

1:24 You realised what you just said. Lol.

[@JoseRodriguez-ip6vz]

Nice job.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

HOW FRUSTRATING!!!! I'm glad not to have seen you when you had to take that all out !! YOUR a "PRO." I probably would have killed the cat or something !