01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

can someone write a write up on how to remove a 2.7 engine from a conv. sebring. it would be a great help since the book only has the coupe model.

thanks

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Hi I am getting ready to drop mine to. It comes out the bottom on the conv. the whole package comes out. Unhook all your cables fuel lines exhaust drain oils coolantwiring starter torque converterboltspower steering pump.The books say to remove the drive axels and lower ball joints but I am not doing it that way. I am going to remove the brake calibers and unhook the struts at the strut towers and bring everything down.Remember you are bringdown engine and trans together.It just looks easier. Also this way you can leave the drive axels in. You have to remember that you have to be able to raise the car high enough to get the whole craddle out from under it. I just did a 1997 Mercury mini van the same way. It was the easyest engine I have ever removed.

Oh by the way I did alot of checking at the service and parts dept attwo Chrysler dealers yesterday. I talked to service managers techs in the shop and parts people. They all say the engine itself is the same from an 04 to 01. They say that you have to make sure you use the orignal flywheel,intake and harness and sensers. The engine is the same. I also check with rebuild shops and the same engine from 98 to 07 is the same when buying a long block. I checked the crank and cam sensor, timing gears for the 01 and 04 and they are all the same part #s. So I dont know who changed out the engine you have but It doessound like they didn't change the flywheel. I will let you know because now that I have checked it out I will be installing an 04 into my 01. I have done alot of engine swaping, and rebuilding over the years and I couldn't figure out whey it wouldn't work if everything at the basic engine is the same. The only thing that did change was if you buy a new timing chain kit. The orignal is like #1624a and the updated one is like #1624as. The techs said that was because of a modification but either one will work. So anything I can help you with let me know.Good luck!! rjasp2000@yahoo.com thanksRuss

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Sorry I did leave one thing out. You also need to use and change the rear exhaust manifold with the intake off the 01 engine. The 04 engine does not have the egr valve and the 01 does and you will need the egr valve.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

oh well thanks i was more or less asking this write up for everyone i droped my engine in about 2 hours really easy but i just put it on jackstands and toke the whole front end off didnt even need to dropit down much and the drive axles just take the top bolt that the a-arm is connected to and pull the spindle down its alot easyer then pulling the whole strut down. ok so your telling me that this engine is the same i changed the intake the wiring, egr, and im pretty sure he used the flywheel off the other motor too is there a way i can check this out.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

when you doing the swap so i can figure out if i should just buy a flywheel and a flywheel will cause no spark, and no fuel i just dont see how that is possible but anyways

thanks,lance

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

i cant find a part number on the flywheel and the only sensor that is different is the camshaft and map sensori think

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

can you tell me where the map sensor is and if you could take a pic of it and the process, it would be a big help thanks

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Like I said, I went to two chrysler dealers and talked to a bebuild shop and that is what they told me. The flywheel is the big thing. That is what keeps it in time. So make sure you use the right flywheel. The intake on the 01 has an egr valve and the 04 does not. So the rear exhaust and intake must be changed. I was told that and seen it for myself. I will take a picture of the map and send it to you. Look in the haynes book. If you go to the local library they also have repair manuals you can sign out for two weeks at a time.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Not sure about the map sensor being differant but I went to another parts store today to check again on the crank and cam sensor. They were the same part # for both years. Go to a parts store or chrysler parts counter and ask them if the map part # is the same for both years.Your going to need a manual to get all your torque specs. Make sure you use new gaskets on the intake and exhaust when putting them back together.
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RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Go to ebay and type in chrysler map sensor and they will come up and you will know what one looks like

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

I found a better pictueGoggle chryslersebring 2.7 map sensor 2001

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

found a better picture goggle chrylsler sebring 2.7 map sensor 2001

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

thanks..... i have a plug right under the TB that has a 12" extension with another plug and i dont know where that plugs in to, i toke it to the dealership and they were no help ill post a pic. if you could help that would be great and how would a flywheel make my car not spark?

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

https://www.chryslerforum.com/m_14446/tm.htm here's a link at my pic of a plug. can you help me figue out what it plugs in to and how does a flywheel make my car not give spark?

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

I will look on my car tomorrow thursday to see where they plug into. The crankshaft sensor send a signal to the computer in which keeps it in time. So if its not in time no spark. It is a must to have the right flywheel.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

ok thanks

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

heres a pic of my flywheel im going to take a trip to the dealership but there idoits there so i wont get much help there.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

heres another

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

I cant give you any answers about the flywheel because I have not taken my engine out yet. Is there a local junk yard that has either and 04 or 01 2.7 engine on the shelf. This way you can bring your flywheel and match them up. I will get back to you on the plugs.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

no one has the 2.7 engine thanks anyways theres a pic on ebay of one and it doesnt look like mine.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Here is 2 auction #s on ebay of a 2.7 flexplate 180144559282 8019607020 they look like yours but it may not be exact. The notches may be differant. You might not see the differance unless you know what to look for or if they were side by side.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

thanks i bought one anywasys just to be sure

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

so does it look like the one that was on the engine?

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

everyone i look at are different the ones on ebay say this may not be the acutal product so i ordered one so i can check it in person

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

ok so i pulled it then i installedthe engine,but its not cranking very hard, is there anyway that the torque converter is not on all the way and slowing it up. its the only thing i can think of.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Not sure how you installed the converter. When you put the converter into the trans it is like two steps. It goes in so far and you keep moving it around until it goes in alittle farther. Anyway I found out what those wires go to. It is the knock sensor. The 04 motor has a differant sensor than the 01. The 04 sensor and wireis black and is held by a nut on a stud. The 01 has a orange tannish connector and looks like an oil preasure sending unit. U must change that because it will not work.. I got my motor out the other day. I picked up my 04 motor the next day. The flywheel,knock sensor are totally differant. I am going to pull the plenium and valve cover off tomorrow. I am not sure about the cam gear where the cam sensor goes. It may also be differant. I will know tomorrow. Email me at rjasp2000@yahoo.com or call at 413-786-6615 my name is Russ.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

no the cam sesonor is on the left of the engine just look on the passenger side so i have to change the knock sensor too.
i got the motor in and it back fires wont start yet but still have to put the exhust on thanks for the info

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

oh yeah all i have to do to get tp the knock sensor is remove the intake right

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

No you dont have to remove the intake. Remove the air cleaner up to the throttle plate. Look under the intake with a light and a mirror. You will see a stud with a nut on it. Take another nut like the one that is on the stud and double nut it and use a rachet wrench and the stud will back out. U can reach in there and start the other nut. Then reach in and start the right sensor.

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

Hey got alittle deeper into it today. One more problem. The cam tone wheel that was mentioned in and earlier message. It is on the front camshaft sprocket. It looks like the ring on the flywheel. You will have to remove the upper intake and front valve cover. There is 2 bolts and 2 rivets that hold it on. Mark the location of the ring to the sprocket. It must be installed right or it will be 180 out. So mark it at the keyway. So stuff a rag down under the cam sprocket and tape a piece of cardboard to the sprocket. You will have to drill out the foot of the rivet. Use a vacuum while drilling so the chips dont fall into the engine. Then take a punch and drive out the rivet. Becarefull not to drop the rivet while driving it out the other side.. Drill out the rivets then remove the bolts. What is your email I will keep in touch Good Luck!!!

RE: 01 sebring engine removel 2.7 conv.
 

oooh boy so much fun this thing been down for over two years and my wife still owes 6400 i just hope this works my email is calihottie84@hotmail.com thanks for all the help i really am grateful.

i did not read the whole post but the engine comes out from the top also (did it). read my post. slight correction after removing the pass wheel and disconnecting the 2 bolt holding the left motor mount ( as looking at the engine) put the wheel back and drive the car on ramps, a whole lot easier (i'd think)

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hey all, new to this site glad i found some peoople on the same page as me, I know all this was posted a while ago, but can someone tell me, is it possible to remove the 2.7 from top by unbolting fly bolts(already done), and take the heads off to come out?,,,,,,,,,,,thanks for ya time, cory

hehe obliviously have not look at the engine yet
there is more to holding the engine to the frame and trans then just 4 converter bolts.

2001 Sebring Convertible 2.7 Engine Removal - Drop Front Clip?
Will be removing the engine from below.

I think I have spent over 10 hours reading everything on the internet, in these forums, on ALLDATA, YOUTUBE, Indy's best machine shop, have spoken to the Sebring EXPERT at our local Chrysler dealer as well as my nephew (BMV MASTER MECHANIC). I am removing a 2.7 engine to do a complete engine rebuild that I will do myself, of course running everything through a machine shop.

I really like the idea of removing the front clip. Would really appreciate some complete pictures, or better yet, a YOUTUBE video. If you drop the clip is it possible to leave the AC system intact if you move the compressor out of the way? Or is it essential to remove the AC Condenser?

I found one internet picture of the clip dropped but they also had the entire front of car opened up.

Finally I was going to start a new thread as this thread has removal spelled incorrectly (I was lucky to find it). But as a newbie I thought I'd put it here. Please let me know if it is better to start a new thread "Sebring Convertible 2.7 Engine Removal Procedure - Front Clip"

Thank you