Need help with motor swap.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Menifee California
Need help with motor swap.
Well motor has been ordered so looks like in about 3 weeks i will have to pull mine and drop in new. I know its pretty straight foward but i would really appreciate a walk through if someone has done it or better yet has pics. Motor is coming out from top so i know i need to remove hood any thing else? move rack and pinion do i need to pull radiator? Also how hard is it two put motor back in with heads on already? Any and all advise is appreciated.
Thanks
Michael
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Michael
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Need help with motor swap. (blackbelt)
My advice to you would be to take the engine out from the bottom. It will be easier to do that way, if you have access to a lift.
Yes, everything needs to come off the engine. You can get away with leaving the condenser and air cond. unit intact, but other than that take everything out.
Yes, everything needs to come off the engine. You can get away with leaving the condenser and air cond. unit intact, but other than that take everything out.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Southbury CT
Re: Need help with motor swap. (Jackal)
I replaced my engine from the top last summer. If you want to talk about it, send me an email with your phone number. Otherwise, writing out the proceedure gets a bit lengthy.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Menifee California
Re: Need help with motor swap. (Jackal)
I would love to pull it from the bottom but i don't have a lift nor do i have access to one. Is it going to be possible to put engine back in with heads. This is a big concern as i payed to have them installed and i am going to be upset if I have to take them off.
