Replace Blower Motor 91 Pont Transport

1991 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YESWEDELIVER
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Can you tell me where are the front cradle bolts on a 91 pontiac transport 3.1 eng? I need to remove front blower motor and book says to loosen front cradle bolts to '****' or drop the engine a little as you raise the frame ... to slide out the motor and impeller... IF there is another way, I'd love to know - these engineers were nuts. Move the engine to replace a blower motor?!
Do you know of a BETTER way to replace this blower motor? There MUST be a way to get it out. It is sooooo close to coming out - 2 INCHES of room here or there. I have removed wiper arm mechanism, cable harness assemblies, moved harness by removing resistor wiring harness, removed coil plug wire.
May 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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What source are byou using ? No need to drop engine. air cleaner and wiper arm then 5 bolts on motor
May 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM
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My instructions say to remove the wiper linkage but truthfully, lowering the cradle would be easier and faster if it will work.
May 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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Docfixit -The source I am using is Haines. It is not in the original manual. I wrote them and they sent me an addendum. I did remove the bolts, wiper arm, etc. but for a losuy inch - it will not come out without breaking the plastic impeller.
Wrench Tech - My question is then really, where are the front cradle bolts and what's the best way to get at them? thanks
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May 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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That is frame that holds engine and trans to body. jack up find frame and see four bolts at each corner.Would loose rear ones a bit then loosen front more to tip engine forward. BE VERY CAREFUL not to unscrew too much or engine and trans will fall out
May 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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Thanks. I submitted this question on both 'sides' - free and paid. I am wondering if you are paid expert or volunteer - just to help me understand.
OK. Now, I hope maybe you can help me understand more clearly where these bolt are and if I can easily reach by just sliding under the van with a wrench. I am not trying to insult you - but each corner does not help me too much - that even suggests four corners. Perhaps there is an image you can point to? The book says REMOVE TWO BOLTS from FRONT - then just slightly raise van and engine will tilt...[yes, just a little! :)] Please Help me find these Two Front Cradle Bolts.
May 19, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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One question is all you need. If you look under the truck, you will see the sub-frame. If you look at it you will see four large bolts holds it to the body, one in each corner of the frame. It's very obvious.
May 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM