How hard to remove & install the engine?

[Quadcammer]

with a 2 post lift and hydraulic lift table, i could have a girl scout dropping the engine in 3 hours.

on jack stands, its more finnicky, but not a huge deal. I you are going to be on jackstands, I highly recommend the harbor freight lift table. basically you just remove your rear bumper, exhaust and wheel the engine out.

[NewArt]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

with a 2 post lift and hydraulic lift table, i could have a girl scout dropping the engine in 3 hours.

on jack stands, its more finnicky, but not a huge deal. I you are going to be on jackstands, I highly recommend the harbor freight lift table. basically you just remove your rear bumper, exhaust and wheel the engine out.

Sounds about right. You'll need to get the car up about 24" to clear. Furniture cart will allow you to wiggle it out. Remember to check all of your hoses etc. I remember pulling and swearing for about 20 minutes one time before I realized that I still had a coolant line attached!

[FredinVa]

I do not have a 2 post lift (or access to one). I have a quick Jack 5000 (not Tall enough, I know) 4 regular plastic ramps and a pair of Lift Stands :

https://myliftstand.com/

I don't think they are quite tall enough either, but I may be able to put a couple of 2X12" boards under them to make it work. I need to do some measuring.

I appreciate all of your responses!

My pride does not want me to walk away from the car, but I am also concerned about dropping an additional $X,000 into it and failing.

[clueless1]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

with a 2 post lift and hydraulic lift table, i could have a girl scout dropping the engine in 3 hours.

on jack stands, its more finnicky, but not a huge deal. I you are going to be on jackstands, I highly recommend the harbor freight lift table. basically you just remove your rear bumper, exhaust and wheel the engine out.

If dropping both the engine and transmission what else needs to be detached?

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by clueless1

If dropping both the engine and transmission what else needs to be detached?

Lots. Have a look at the Pelican DIY procedure for engine removal, on their site.