Originally Posted by Däs Schmoo
If you have never torn apart an engine before, it is hard.
I did it about 8 months ago. Took me 10 hours working alone with hand tools. Still have perfect compression numbers.
Ive never torn apart an engine, but with the help of the repair manual I was able to replace rings, all the belts, and valves.... But I think its up to how much you love your car. This is my first car and I want the best possible treatment for it so I took the time to study the manual and took my time working on the car.