Originally Posted by skabone69
well my buddy rented the engine hoist for the first swap and paid something like $75. he ended up buying one for the second swap on ebay. if you can, have a buddy help you out because there are times that you will need an extra hand. also its best to get the engine out by lifting the car and pulling out then engine, then taking the engine out from the top.
well an extra hand will always be available during the swap. i've been looking through my manual at the engine installation/removal section and it doesnt look too complicated. this is my first vehicle ever (i'm only 19 years old) and before it i had very little mechanical experience. i learned on my own how to change my oil, fix flats, installed my exhaust & intake and eventually got the balls to open her up and tackle a valve clearance adjustment.
now as I sit here comparing the Engine Installation/Removal section with the Crank/rod replacement section, swapping her out doesn't seem too bad at all. i've become more and more interested in mechanics and how engines work rather than the cars themselves. this seems to me a great way to get a clear understanding of what goes on in there. after all i've always got you guys to turn to if i get stumped somewhere.
think i can handle it?