Chevy traverse V6 3.6 engine removal through the top in your driveway!!! Not Nut/Bolt Overview tips
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- So over here at accurate engines in Grand Rapids Michigan we do several of these Chevy traverse GMC Acadia 3.6 V6 engine removal’s motor swaps and Albert over here removes them through the top and never removes them from the bottom mostly because these engines are going to end up being remanufactured and it would have to be disassembled anyways I don’t personally think that there’s a whole lot of difference in the time from removing it through the top or taking it out through the bottom. But this is most certainly a way that you can get your 3.6 out of your Chevy traverse or your GMC Acadia without having a hoist.
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Thank you so much fir the video. I was wondering if tranny can then be removed from same hole in the front. I need to do a tranny swap on an 2013 Traverse AWD. I don't wanna figure out how to get vehicle 4 feet up in the air to remove engine/tranny/sub-frame from bottom. Thanks for any input. God bless.
After watching this video, I feel very confident that pushing my 09 chevytraverse off the nearest cliff is the best route for me! Great video though 👍
Well, I totally feel you, Scott.. It’s really not bad taking that out though.
Nice! I’m doing an 08 Traverse from the top now & I’d rather do it from top than dropping bottom!
Great video! It helped me a ton. I’m in the process of reinstalling the “new” engine right now. The hardest part is getting the engine and transmission to mate up. After a couple of frustrating days I loosened up the transfer case and it lined right up. A reinstall video would be an awesome help if you could find the time.
I really do wish I could find a time for reinstall video David and I wish I could also do a nut and bolt video on this but like I said in this video unfortunately these guys don’t get paid by the hour they get paid by the job so me adding a couple of days to their procedure would not help them at all sorry about that
Glad I found this. I'm in Lansing and trying to find someone to do an engine swap in a 2011 Traverse. Ill be calling you guys next week.
Wish I would’ve seen this before nine days after you posted it I would’ve told you not to do that…. Hope you didn’t take it there.
Have been working on these vehicle for years. If you have a lift like they did in the video, just put the powertrain on jacksrands and seperate the engine/transmission. This looks just as painful as the official way.
Personally, I haven’t done a BILLION of these, but I’ve done probably 10 on the lift and probably can offer the lift. I kind of like doing them off the lift. It just seems to be simpler to me anyways.
I just pulled the entire cradle with engine and trans at work. Why didn’t I find this video sooner!! Also here because the one vac line I can’t remember where it went. But this helped non the less. Thank you!!
Just a heads up for anyone curious. If you do not have a refrigerant collection system you do not need to remove the ac condenser or pump. You can leave them both connected to the vehicle even with the rear ac system. It is easier to remove them but not necessary. Also Ive seen it asked more than once, With an awd you have to take the transfer case bolts out.
The bolts don’t necessarily have to come out they just need to be loosened so you can move it back about an inch . Valid point on the AC compressor it does make it easier though especially if you’re removing the complete front end assembly.
@@sharpcarco I wasn't sure if they had to come out or just lose so I removed them to be sure. Btw great video, one of the only ones and definitely the best for pulling it out the top. Did mine and a junkyard removal using it as a guide. It really looks alot worse than it is stripping the front end.
I definitely definitely agree with you there I’ve personally found the job to be very straightforward and simple the first time I did it. Personally the last time I did when I made a complete video of it but I did not edit it yet it’s going to be much more comprehensive obviously longer but going to Highlight the different problems with getting them out but I did not mind doing it at all
Thanks for making this video. Done more of these then I want to remember, out the bottom of course . Don't have a lift anymore and need to replace a engine. Was going this route anyways but it's nice to see other guys doing it. Just stumped why you would not drop it out the bottom, you have it sitting on a lift already lol. Anyways thanks
Because these guys never had lifts before... A year ago and Al (The guy doing it in the video) never removes anything from the bottom because it all has to be tore apart anyways to be rebuilt.
But that’s a very good question now that you mention it so thank you
@@sharpcarco once Al does it 2 times out the bottom he'll have it down in under 45 minutes guaranteed. Just set the cradle on 4 Jack stands, nothing moves and bring that lift straight up.
I’ve replaced a Ford 3.5 in an Edge and Fusion this way. I don’t have a lift so have to figure out these ways. Also did this with an Escape too. Can be done.
I was thinking no way for a 3.6 to come out the top. I've done 3.5, 3.4 pushrods in Rendezvous and the old GM minivans out the top. You have a removable core support, that makes all the difference!
Going to be putting a LFX in my traverse instead of the same crappy LLT. This video is a great help
I learned alot from watching AL you rock
He is a freaking Machine! Great video!
Now that's what I call excellent work, love the guy with the cigarette :) very talented
Yeah Al is a bad ass I just wish Accurate Engine was a lot better at what they do
im working on a 2012 chevy traverse 3.6l , thanks yall much needed information. Jackson MI
You're very welcome! Always glad to help another Michigander (If I can, I don't know everything but I know a lot!)
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About to do 1 at the shop dad always wants to frame it but this is how I like to do them thanks for video
Lol that’s completely the opposite with my dad I always wanted to drop the frame and he wants to take it from the top
Thank you, pulling the same motor from my Camaro and this really helped👍
Wow, I didn’t know they put that piece of crap in the Camaro…. I guess that makes sense now that I think about it.
If you dont have a lift yea you have to from top. Its way faster to drop engine and trans from the bottom. The traverse was designed to drop from bottom you guys have a lift makes no sense to take out from top. Believe it or not at my shop its a competition to drop the fastest and 45 mins is the record right now.
Because we rebuild the engines
@@sharpcarco yea its still easier from the bottom you guys have a lift and the traverses is designed to drop from bottom doesn't make sense to do extra work and time from top dropping from the bottom is so easy and clean
It may very well be, but You Tube is catered towards people at home they watch more videos than guys at shops…. So when I make videos, are they sit around people doing things in your driveway not doing things at the shop where they have the ability to use every single tool on the planet … another words good for you guys… I’m glad it’s easier for you that way
This is a awesome video very accurate for this whole job. However, I don't see where the transfer case needs to be disconnected.
It doesn’t and this particular vehicle was Front wheel drive only however
You only have to separate the transfer case you do not have to move it out so all you have to do is remove the bolts and move it an inch .
@@sharpcarco thanks for the reply and posting the information 👍
Awesome video!
Thank you. Nice video and detailed explanation!
Thank you
That guy definitely earns his paycheck.
He does he’s kind of a bad ass.... This guy makes things look simple that would be extremely difficult for me
Thanks Albert 👍🏾
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very nicely done..,thanks so much!btw about how much the labor cost would be?..idk if its stupid to ask but if i would only to replace piston rings, i would still go o thru these tedious process??? thanks Godbless
Sorry don’t get prices out over my UA-cam I would assume if somebody charged you less than $1500 at a license to repair facility you’re doing OK…..
It bills about 13 hours, so it depends on the Rate. If you have to rebuild it then it bills nearly 30 hours. UT used engines for these are really pricey
This guy must follow Eric from South Main Auto. He says the same thing after his videos. “If I can do it you can do it”
I will guarantee you that I said it well before they did my channels been around since 2010 and I’ve said it in every single video sense....... So more than likely they learned it from me ain’t nothing wrong with that imitation is the greatest form of flattery
I'm doing an 10 Buick enclave. Same thing you got there I was wondering which way was better.
Personally I love doing them through the top I think they’re simpler. But some guys are used to pulling the sub frame out and I just found it easier to work by myself with it coming out through the top
I need a motor replacement here in Colorado. My motor just gave out Friday, in my Traverse. I have paint jobs to get to and now I can't. I can't afford to fix it or buy a new vehicle. It sucks cuz I just started my painting business 5 months ago and was building momentum.
That was f!$&/ awesome 👏 thanks for all the tips
Do you have details on how the oil flow system is on these engines. Trying to better understand the lubrication failures that kill these engines. Thanks love your vids
Well the biggest problem with these engines is cam clearances, as the engines get older the cam bearings were down the oil pressure decreases inside the engine not actuating the VVT solenoids correctly hence the reason they’re such a junk….
@@sharpcarco 👍 thanks I wondered about them cam "bushings" lol they are quite a joke. Is this one of the normal procedures they would do( resize/line hone) when reconditioning these heads?
Some places will but places like shit ass Accurate Engines don’t have the equipment to do it and if you do have a line hone like that which will fix the clearance problem indefinitely it is very expensive I would imagine right around six to $800 per cylinder head but probably worth every penny of it. Since the bottom ends of them don’t have that many issues
Great video! Thanks for the info! But the constant pointing gestures at the camera is a bit annoying.
thank you for this video i like better remover from the top was easier for me..
Where are you located? I just spent my life savings on a 2011 traverse and it broke down two days later. Mechanic says it'll cost 8500 to fix. I fell lost and don't know what to do.
Yeah people know that these are pieces of crap and yet they still sell them to other people that are not aware of it.
Anyways I’m in Grand Rapids Muskegon Michigan I don’t know if I can help you but you can reach out to me on my clays AC and auto page like I say at the beginning of the video and send me a DM
Thanks!
Free pickup, WOW! I didnt know people charged for that
Yeah I don’t know of anywhere that comes and picks up your vehicle for ….. well I guess the dealership can do that since they’re charging like $185 an hour…. And I’m pretty sure it means pick up your engine not your vehicle. Although I have known Accurate Engines to do that in the past just depends on where it’s at
What if you can't crank the engine over to get the bolts out of the between the transmission
Thanks for video very helpful ; on 3'6 2011 do you have to replace main bolts and rod bolts when putting crank back in engine block?
Well I know Accurate Engines never do..... then again you could just read their reviews, personally because I am able to do this work myself I probably wouldn’t. Waste of the money but I’m not gonna recommend that to everyone sorry wish I could answer your question
Thank you Clay just wanted you expert advice on these engines it sounds like i will be ok reusing them
Yeah it probably won’t hurt anything
good luck getting all that wiring back in place. out the bottom is MUCH cleaner.
We probably do it three times a week.... The point of the video was for people who do not have a LIFT! ... You probably missed it when you were skipping through my video for whatever reason
It's been converted to a Cadillac nice.
My mother has a 2011 chevy traverse it ceased up thinking about getting another one to make it run agian
That will require you remove the transmission at the same time…. So that we’re all require it coming out through the bottom you will still remove the front end so you’re able to slide it out without having a Lift unless you Can use one.
I’ve got one tore apart inside my shop right now. If you wanna message me on clays AC and auto repair on the Facebook messenger I can possibly make a little video description and send it to you that way or I just noticed there was a guy that had an hour and a half long video showing you how to do it . Although I wasn’t quite sure why he removed the transmission at the same time maybe his engine was locked up like yours I’m not sure
Would this be similar on a 2012 buick enclave?
Damn, near identical
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Hi Clay..Al your a genius. Everyone says can't be done from top ..pretty much there. My question is if engine is seized it came apart when transfer case losend..if crank shaft not spinning how do we deal with torque converter if not budging? Can it be pulled if torque converter won't budge? The idea was to take oil pan off since everything is screwed and manually turn crank..I feel like it's a big shit show but thinking can be done. Thoughts???
2010 Chevy Traverse 3.6 crap engine
Very hard
Well it depends on your perspective but yeah I can see how it would seem difficult I personally enjoy doing it this way.
Great video, Al is a beast, buy him a beer for me :} . Can i also remove both the engine and transmission at the same time to keep them connected? I bought a damaged (side) 2020 Traverse and cannot repair it, so I want to keep all the front end parts for another project but remove the engine and trans to sell Lost a lot of money on the car so I want to sell it as a unit to get more (only 19K miles on it) . Thank you
Thank you so much fir the video. I was wondering if tranny can then be removed from same hole in the front. I need to do a tranny swap on an 2013 Traverse AWD. I don't wanna figure out how to get vehicle 4 feet up in the air to remove engine/tranny/sub-frame from bottom. Thanks for any input. God bless.
Yes a can be done check this video at 1:14:00 ua-cam.com/video/5W_FGeZnqgQ/v-deo.html
Help! I took your video and applied it to an 08 Pontiac Torrent GXP. We were all good till we found it's core support doesnt unbolt and heads are to wide to come out the top. Anyone have a miracle cure for my dilemma?
Oh shit I was wondering about the GXP
We have a 2012 Traverse with a 3.6 that ran low on oil so the timing chain is bad, etc..Decent vehicle otherwise...Looking for options...Found a wrecked 2014 Traverse with same engine that runs good...Wondering if it is compatible?...We have a local mechanic who could swap them out if so...Considering other options and saw your video...If we bring the vehicle up to Grand Rapids from Northern Indiana, can you give us an idea how much you would need to either remanufacture it or replace it with a good engine...?...Please help...thank you
How about if it’s AWD
This look like it's from the 1st gen traverse.
Doesn’t really matter still pretty much the same procedure
Can you take out a transmission the same way as you did the engine
More than likely I would presume you cannot do it that way you could remove the engine then remove the transmission the same way but I don’t think you could remove both of them at the same time actually I’m fairly certain of it sorry to say.
@@sharpcarco I have too do it on the ground I don't have a building to do it I have to jack it up then
Nice video.. Good to know it can be done from the top... Do you know if the 2010 traverse engine and the 2015 traverse engine are the same engine? and if they are not, what changes they have, the pictures i have seen from both of them look the same.
There are small little differences the biggest of which would be the fuel injection system the fuel and direction system on the older engines is not Direct fuel injection meaning the cylinder heads will be different. I’m not sure what year they started doing that it may have been 2011 or 2012 but it could possibly be 2010 as well
I have done the research on this very same issue as I am doing the same thing. The long block from 2009-2017 is the same in a traverse. Reman long block engines for them cover 2009-2017. You just have to swap all of your bits and pieces onto the newer engine from the older engine. They are all DI, VVT engines, idk why The Clay Way is saying they aren’t.
Awd traverse 2010 its posible too remove the engine like that
Yes it is but you need to leave the transfer case loose when you go to reinstall the engine.
I have a 2011 buick lacrosse cxs fwd 3.6l. How much to replace the motor?
For the motor and labor probably right around 7000
I'm doing one right now but he doesn't have that kind of money so as long as the block and heads are OK, you can go in and replace only what's bad. I've had alot of success with that
That’s good information, I know what the asshole over at Accurate Engines charges and that’s what I was quoting him I don’t personally even do retail repair for people so that’s not my personal number you are correct sometimes you have some luck with just replacing things the real problem is the cam journals weird down in these engines then they lose oil pressure. That’s been my experience
Great video. Definitely a good option when you don't have a hoist available. Does this procedure work on a 2011 captiva with the v6 in it?
This worked on a 2017 GMC Terrain with a V-6 in it so I would have to assume that it most definitely would in that situation. I didn’t know they made the Captiva in 2011. You learn something new every day
@@sharpcarco I'm in Australia where we have a Holden captiva since 06 but they are the same car with a different front frille. They later become what I believe is the equonix but over here they are still called captivas
How would you do that if the motor is locked up?
You don’t…. It Hass to go out the bottom if that’s the case
Nice!
How many hours will be that job sr?
Thanks!
Well I talked about that in the video, i’m assuming you missed it.
It takes us about five hours to do one I have no idea about your competency or your skill level.
@@sharpcarco so going out the top is about a 5hr R&R vs the 11hr book time out the bottom?
I’m not kidding when I say Al can do this in about 2 1/2 hours if not quicker removing it from the top but I’m definitely not Al I would think it would take me five hours to remove all of that stuff and remove the engine if not longer and I would never in 1 million years “anybody only five hours of labor time to remove the engine I would be out of my mind…….. I would “book time and then I would probably add a couple hours to it my rule of thumb is when the book says anything over five hours I add 15%, but I’m also talking about jobs that I don’t do every day so there’s that
I would like to know how much you charge for that job
Hey man how would I find ur prices I have a traverse that need needs engine I have it I just don’t know anything about engine an don’t wanna mess it up
Well you can always reach out to me on clays Ac and auto repair on the Facebook messenger you can direct message me there.
And if we end up doing business I will give you my number to contact me etc. etc.
Where you guys located
Wish you guys could fix my 2010 Chevrolet traverse.
I don’t know if accurate can , but I could. I’m not over there working with them any longer my contract came up and I decided to not renew it
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Accurate engines is a shady place, had a motor rebuilt by them and it didn't even last 2500 miles following their break in procedure to a t. Went through a whole process only to find out the warranty I had didn't even cover it.
Well regretfully I’m sorry to hear that, I don’t work for accurate engines, all I can say is the things that I’ve seen is that Lanny seems to take care of people but I do not watch his every move so I have no idea. I know the people that work in the back where I repair my automobiles are really stand up guys and do very very good work as far as the engine building part I don’t know I don’t work with them guys every day.
I’ve seen Lanny cover things that I would never have covered because they were the responsibility of the customer and nothing that they did wrong but you never know.
But if you want to tell me the situation I can give you my unbiased opinion.... and since I work with them every day I may be able to help you if there’s something that they can do.
is this an AWD vehicle?
How
Where do you locate guys plz
How much Will it be for that job
I’m guessing Accurate Engines probably charges about $1500 to do that job
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1800 te cobro yo y no tengo que hacer todo eso que hizo el si tienes el gato que sube los carros… mucho trabajo de embalse hizo ese man la neta no bueno 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Als getting ripped off.only paying him flatrate.should be paid by labor guide
Most definitely… but he makes about $1000 a week and he’s always got a job to go to so I guess it depends on how you look at it. But yeah, Lanny is a real POS….
Im working on swapping a ls4 into a 2010 traverse now the 3.6 are junk
That’s pretty cool Tim let me know how that goes if you send me pictures to my clays ac and auto repair Facebook I will post them on my site
Id like to see this.
Did you ever make it happen?
How not to do it video.
Oh, I love the haters…..
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Putting a little too much trust in those aluminum threads by chaining up to the intake.
Well if you look up the depth of the bolts versus the thread pitch….. Well anyways the guys been doing that for 18 years so I don’t know
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THAT, is removing it out the front; `out the top means leaving the front clip on ! what an over engineered plastic spaghetti factory ! This is why DETROIT is a slum-ghost town and Kia, Hyundai, VW are killing it