Camaro v6 rebuild
Posted by ilovegunscars1343@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 10 comments
Hi I am an 18 year old senior I bought a 2011 Camaro v6 from my uncle it's got a blown engine I paid 1k I have the new engine a replacement timing chain kit from coyles I have and engine stand and hoist new water pump and oil pump new filters trans and engine but I'm keep running into problems taking it apart looking for any advice on tools and hacks to make it easier i only have basic hand tools wrenches and ratchet s
anthonyttu@reddit
V8 swap
VoteGiantMeteor2028@reddit
Ah yes, let's tell the kid with no power tools to get a new ECU, harness, dash, and exhaust. I'm sure this will work out.
Lucreth2@reddit
Not what they used to be. You'd need a whole donor car and 200 hours to make it work here.
Boonies2@reddit
I will take a contrary view, impact tools are great but not necessary. Get a repair manual and check on forms that specialize in your car. Read the posts and get any specialty tools that are needed.
A good set of wrenches and a good torque wrench will go a long way.
Good luck with your project!
nerfnerf630@reddit
Watch lots of YouTube videos. Its not easy but doable
BWFTW@reddit
If you want tool recommendations I would highly recommend a milwauke m12 impact. If there is any 1 tool I could have besides hand tools, that would be the one. I took apart my entire FD with my m12 impact and hand tools.
You could even buy a used one and some knock off batteries off Amazon if you want to save some money.
Besides that an m12 ratchet might be nice. I would also recommend some ratcheting wrenches if you come across a tight spot. If I was doing my engine pull again I would have bought a single 12mm ratcheting wrench.
ilovegunscars1343@reddit (OP)
I do have a few ratchet wrenches but I don't impact I'll look into one
juwyro@reddit
YouTube
hhrsspanelman@reddit
Best i can tell you is it won't be easy, but it's all possible with hand tools and patience.
ilovegunscars1343@reddit (OP)
Yeah i still plan on using hand tools I'm new and trying to do it right so I'm not rebuilding it again in a year