how long does it take you to pull and engine?

[89hatchman]

and put the new one in?

I'm in the process of swapping out a blown KA24E for a replacement one.

And things are going slow, its been a few nights of a few hours a night. Just so many vacuum lines, those godforsaken plugs (with the 3 side wire holder thing how do you take those off??) and someone along the line thought it would be brilliant to weld the exhaust from the header to the muffler and said "fuck the hangers" and welded it to the body in one spot (any suggestions on taking it off?)

I'm probably at about 5-6 hours and no where near actually pulling it

[roboticnissan]

The very first time me and my two friends did a swap, it took us 8hours to pull out two sohc and swap them in the other cars.

[Driftpretty]

Ive pulled ka's out without cutting anything in under an hour. once you get familiar with these cars everything is cake. Ka's come out faster since you have less stuff to take off(intercooler piping). Usually a stock 240 is harder to take a part cause usually have horrible motor mounts, exhaust rusted on. etc.

[801nismo104]

it all depends if you have the correct tools and equipment. me and my friend pulled a ka24 in about 5 hours in his driveway. removing the harness out the way was actually the easiest part. invite some friends over, buy some beer and pizza and try to have a good time haha

[89hatchman]

The very first time me and my two friends did a swap, it took us 8hours to pull out two sohc and swap them in the other cars.

so in 8 hours both sohcs were pulled and put in the other cars? Thats pretty damn quick.

[mantas]

2.5 hours last saturday. Pulled a ka24de for my datsun with the help of a friend. Did it in the street, and within 2-2.5hrs had it loaded in the truck and off we went. Came to the guys house paid, pulled the tools out of the truck and had everything back and loaded in that time lol.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

About 3 hours to pull one out one car, roll it 15ft away and drop it in another chassis and hook everything up. This was with one other person and we both had done it countless times SR and KA both. It's pretty damn easy after you do it only once. If you own a swapped S Chassis and do your own work you should be able to do everything and have everything on the car basically memorized. I don't even own one anymore and I have it memorized.

[waxball88]

Couple hours, honestly if the night before you undo the harness and all the connectors/jack the car up/ drain fluids. It makes it a whole less of a pain the next day. Spend 45 mins prepping the car the night before and you'll be rolling smooth.

[89hatchman]

About 3 hours to pull one out one car, roll it 15ft away and drop it in another chassis and hook everything up. This was with one other person and we both had done it countless times SR and KA both. It's pretty damn easy after you do it only once. If you own a swapped S Chassis and do your own work you should be able to do everything and have everything on the car basically memorized. I don't even own one anymore and I have it memorized.

so it gets faster huh? This is my first swap, my only experience doing this kind of thing was pulling a B18B1 out of an integra about a year ago.

Couple hours, honestly if the night before you undo the harness and all the connectors/jack the car up/ drain fluids. It makes it a whole less of a pain the next day. Spend 45 mins prepping the car the night before and you'll be rolling smooth.

hah, I spent 2 nights doing just that. Have the car high up on stands, working on disconnecting the vacuum lines and the harness. Those damn clips take so long to undo without breaking though.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Yeah, just don't over think it. Like the vacuum lines cut those bitches off since your replacing them anyways. When you unhook and remove the harness removing the engine takes like 45 minutes. That includes removing your driveshaft, mounts, etc.

[s14j]

yup takes me about 45 min to take out my ka no tranny. done it 3 times

[cotbu]

30min to pull then, then a week to install the rebuilt engine.

[brewster240]

depends what kind of mood im in and if there is anything good on youtube, facebook etc.

in a betting type situation i could have it out in about 45 minutes.

[drifterjoey]

and put the new one in?

I'm in the process of swapping out a blown KA24E for a replacement one.

And things are going slow, its been a few nights of a few hours a night. Just so many vacuum lines, those godforsaken plugs (with the 3 side wire holder thing how do you take those off??) and someone along the line thought it would be brilliant to weld the exhaust from the header to the muffler and said "fuck the hangers" and welded it to the body in one spot (any suggestions on taking it off?)

I'm probably at about 5-6 hours and no where near actually pulling it

I have found it easier to just take off the manifolds and just swap the bare block and head out. 3hrs in and out that way no wiring or vac lines to worry about. Just dont over think it, its not that hard.

[brewster240]

its way easier to unplug the harness from the ecu and dash harness than it is to pull the intake manifold off, youre crazy.

[Mikester]

Pulling the stock engine is not "hard," but definitely can have nightmare moments depending on the condish. Don't get hung up on how long it takes... Work at your own pace, focus on quality and don't hesitate to ask for help if you find yourself stuck. Use plenty of PB on anything that looks corroded in place; and impact tools if you have them at your disposal (only for removal, not installation)

As far as how to un-weld the exhaust from the body, the best thing to do is beat the guy whodunit's head against it 'till it breaks free ;)

But seriously, depending on where it is welded to the underbody, an angle grinder, hacksaw or sawzall will usually do the trick. Worse case, you can use a Dremel but it may take awhile lol. Make sure to paint/undercoat back over the bare metal to keep it from corroding.

EDIT: One last thing- best you can, keep the hardware together for each thing you take apart; and make a list of things you need to buy, put back together etc so you don't find yourself having to make a zillion trips to/from the parts store (I have experience with this lol); or having to take a bunch of stuff back apart for 5min putting something else back in that needed to go in prior. Also, clean the hardware you plan to re-use; and whatever else you can think of that will make the car more maintenance friendly for you along the way.

Good luck!

[drifterjoey]

its way easier to unplug the harness from the ecu and dash harness than it is to pull the intake manifold off, youre crazy.

:confused::confused:
On a single cam that comes with a harness maybe but im betting thats not the case here. Have swaped out 4 this way and the less you mess with the dryed/crappy electrical conections the better.

[EnemyS15]

Good tip from an above post. I go out and buy a box of sandwich baggies and start putting specific bolts, washers, and small stuff that pertain to specific palaces , into bags and label them. Nothing more frustrating than putting everything back in and have spare bolts and parts lol.


Speed comes with time and repetition. Don't concern yourself with how fats,but more of how well you can do the work. In terms of car work... slow is fast!

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

un plug your harness from ecu and under dash plug.

I'm gonna give you exact count here real fast of how many bolts you need to take off. you shouldn't even been touching vac lines or any of that crap (only the brake booster line)

4 trans mount bolts, 2 engine mount bolts, would be 3 exhaust bolts but urs is welded (cut that shit sawzall baby). take off your radiator and pull that shit out. easy

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I was selling a sr20 once and It was still in my car running, I just got home that same night driving the car. someone hit me up offered me $2200, I pulled out a complete running swap with fluids and all the goods in 30 mins flat! my girlfriend timed it! Its all about exp, don't worry about how fast you can do it eventually you'll be doing it with ur eyes closed.

[illvialuver]

I've never pulled and engined.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I've never pulled and engined.


:keke::keke::keke::keke::keke::keke:

[89hatchman]

un plug your harness from ecu and under dash plug.

I'm gonna give you exact count here real fast of how many bolts you need to take off. you shouldn't even been touching vac lines or any of that crap (only the brake booster line)

4 trans mount bolts, 2 engine mount bolts, would be 3 exhaust bolts but urs is welded (cut that shit sawzall baby). take off your radiator and pull that shit out. easy

well...shit. I've already unplugged a ton of stuff from the engine itself. Is it easy to pull it through the grommet and then thread it back in?

[JFoxx]

it took me 8 months...... (because i kept adding other projects to the car)

but now its a stroker sr22 on e85 with a big ass turbo!

but really it doesnt take long if you have everything ready....... depends on your knowledge mostly

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

well...shit. I've already unplugged a ton of stuff from the engine itself. Is it easy to pull it through the grommet and then thread it back in?

That whole gromet part pops out of place just use a flat head screw driver, It's a nice size hole and yea everyhing thing just pulls right out just be careful when pulling it. When re installing the harness make sure to put some oil or some kind of lubricant on the edge of the rubber gromet so it can pop back into the hold easily.

When you open your glove box it's going to sit on two bump stops to keep it from falling, you can pull the sides of it one by one and pop the glove box off of the rail so you can access the white plug underneath.

Have you gotten to the part where your going to decide it your pulling the engine and trans together or seprately? are you just swapping a new engine in and done or are you gonna clean up the engine bay?

[godrifttoday]

Takes me less than 5 min. To take off

[mantas]

Takes me less than 5 min. To take off

Yes idiot. When it just involves pulling with hoist. Thats part is more like 1-2mins solo, with two peoplemore like 40secs.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

That whole gromet part pops out of place just use a flat head screw driver, It's a nice size hole and yea everyhing thing just pulls right out just be careful when pulling it. When re installing the harness make sure to put some oil or some kind of lubricant on the edge of the rubber gromet so it can pop back into the hold easily.

When you open your glove box it's going to sit on two bump stops to keep it from falling, you can pull the sides of it one by one and pop the glove box off of the rail so you can access the white plug underneath.

Have you gotten to the part where your going to decide it your pulling the engine and trans together or seprately? are you just swapping a new engine in and done or are you gonna clean up the engine bay?

You forgot your heater core lines from the back of the block to the firewall.

[jamg]

It takes me about 5-8 pumps before I have to pull out.

[89hatchman]

You forgot your heater core lines from the back of the block to the firewall.

just got the upper harness off. All thats left are the heater lines, the lower harness, the transmission harness, and disconnecting the drive shaft.

Do you suggest taking the hoses off at the block or on the wall?

[89hatchman]

That whole gromet part pops out of place just use a flat head screw driver, It's a nice size hole and yea everyhing thing just pulls right out just be careful when pulling it. When re installing the harness make sure to put some oil or some kind of lubricant on the edge of the rubber gromet so it can pop back into the hold easily.

When you open your glove box it's going to sit on two bump stops to keep it from falling, you can pull the sides of it one by one and pop the glove box off of the rail so you can access the white plug underneath.

Have you gotten to the part where your going to decide it your pulling the engine and trans together or seprately? are you just swapping a new engine in and done or are you gonna clean up the engine bay?

wait a second...I took a look at it, it seems pretty extensive to thread the harness through the hole. You have to take out so much stuff from the cabin to get to the hole.

I decided on pulling the engine and trans together, I've heard that its a pain to get at the bolts on the top of the bell housing. Kind of stuck on the fuel return line and the brake booster line, they're almost frozen on the nipple and refuse to come off.

I just don't see how people can pull a KA in under 5 hours. This has taken me about 8-10 hours so far and I'm not even at the point of pulling yet.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Wall. Pull the motor and when you have it about 6-8in up in the air take them off. It's a lot easier that way. Vice versa when you install them. It's a lot less headache and less busted knuckles.

You don't even have to pull the harness, disconnect it and lay it over the side of the car. The lower harness is like 4 plugs. Here's a step by step.

1: drain fluids
2: disconnect your upper harness
3: remove radiator and hoses
4: disconnect the 4 bolts on your driveshaft to rear dif, pull out dif.
5: remove 4 bolts to transmission mount
6: remove engine mount bolts
7: remove lower harness.
8: remove your 3 exhaust bolts
9: chain the motor and remove engine and trans together, undo heater core lines while motor is in the air
10: done.. It's simple what the fuck are you doing to make it last 12 hours. It should take you and 1 other guy at the most 4 hours and that's with constant smoke breaks.

[89hatchman]

Wall. Pull the motor and when you have it about 6-8in up in the air take them off. It's a lot easier that way. Vice versa when you install them. It's a lot less headache and less busted knuckles.

You don't even have to pull the harness, disconnect it and lay it over the side of the car. The lower harness is like 4 plugs. Here's a step by step.

1: drain fluids
2: disconnect your upper harness
3: remove radiator and hoses
4: disconnect the 4 bolts on your driveshaft to rear dif, pull out dif.
5: remove 4 bolts to transmission mount
6: remove engine mount bolts
7: remove lower harness.
8: remove your 3 exhaust bolts
9: chain the motor and remove engine and trans together, undo heater core lines while motor is in the air
10: done.. It's simple what the fuck are you doing to make it last 12 hours. It should take you and 1 other guy at the most 4 hours and that's with constant smoke breaks.

those evil son of a bitch clips on EVERYTHING. when I remove the mount bolts do I have to have the hoist hooked up? Or will it just sit in the engine bay? Also, I'm doing this by myself, everything is old and hard to remove, and I've never done this before.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Common sense dude do you really think the engine is just going to fall when you remove the bolts.... And what clips are you talking about there are no clips you press down the connector on the harness and pull the plugs apart wtf.

I'm sure I'm not the only person wondering what the hell your doing that is so difficult.

[shalezzz]

It takes me about 5-8 pumps before I have to pull out.
^^^ lol

Just take some days off and worry about doing it right. If you get frustrated just take a brake and come back to it, there's a point when it gets counterproductive to keep going

[89hatchman]

Common sense dude do you really think the engine is just going to fall when you remove the bolts.... And what clips are you talking about there are no clips you press down the connector on the harness and pull the plugs apart wtf.

I'm sure I'm not the only person wondering what the hell your doing that is so difficult.

these clips

http://i.imgur.com/c4uxy.jpg?1

The only other engine swap I've done was on a honda, and yes it would fall a bit when the bolts were removed. And I assume the transmission will fall without the support as well.

[Mikester]

^^You have to pry the metal retainers up with a small screwdriver; then the connectors slide right off.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Take a flat head screwdriver and pop the metal ring off from the middle. Takes 10 seconds.

[mantas]

Or give me the whole car and go back to hondas....hahaha

[Frank_Jaeger]

Take your time man. It's better to go slow and not rush things. You don't want to be breaking clips or making dumb mistakes because you feel like you should be able to pull the engine faster.

[Trap Star]

It should take you and 1 other guy at the most 4 hours and that's with constant smoke breaks.
^This is the only reason it takes me two hours.


Pulling the harness through the firewall is not hard at all, you definitely don't need to remove a bunch of shit. Just unbolt the bottom of that ac/heat box that's in the way so you have a bit of wiggle room to make sliding the harness out easier.

Maybe you should have a friend help you out.

[brewster240]

wait a second...I took a look at it, it seems pretty extensive to thread the harness through the hole. You have to take out so much stuff from the cabin to get to the hole.

I decided on pulling the engine and trans together, I've heard that its a pain to get at the bolts on the top of the bell housing. Kind of stuck on the fuel return line and the brake booster line, they're almost frozen on the nipple and refuse to come off.

I just don't see how people can pull a KA in under 5 hours. This has taken me about 8-10 hours so far and I'm not even at the point of pulling yet.

pull off the kick panel for ecu, unhook harness from ecu (10mm), unplug dash harness (white plug on sohc, brown plug on dohc, you access it through the glove box) , and feed harness through hole.

you dont have to remove anything.

[Infamax]

The Clips on SOHC wiring harnesses need the metal clip removed before your unplug it. I use a pick to take them off.

The only vacuum lines you need to remove are the 3 that run to the charcoal canister and the main one from the brake booster.

It's easier to unplug the heater hoses off from the firewall. I unplug the fuel feed line from the fuel filter, I personally think its easier than the connection at the rail.

For the exhaust, I've removed the manifold from the head before, or you can remove it from the lower flange. It's your choice.

If you have AC, do not disconnect the hard lines, just remove the compressor from the bracket. Do the same with the power steering pump, just disconnect the bracket from the head, leave the lines connected.

It should only take about an hour to pull a KA.

[89hatchman]

The Clips on SOHC wiring harnesses need the metal clip removed before your unplug it. I use a pick to take them off.

The only vacuum lines you need to remove are the 3 that run to the charcoal canister and the main one from the brake booster.

It's easier to unplug the heater hoses off from the firewall. I unplug the fuel feed line from the fuel filter, I personally think its easier than the connection at the rail.

For the exhaust, I've removed the manifold from the head before, or you can remove it from the lower flange. It's your choice.

If you have AC, do not disconnect the hard lines, just remove the compressor from the bracket. Do the same with the power steering pump, just disconnect the bracket from the head, leave the lines connected.

It should only take about an hour to pull a KA.

well...shit. I've broken a lot of the little tabs that hold the clip in place on the plugs. I had to make do with a pair of needle nose pliers.

As for only taking an hour....I don't believe it. I'd have to see it happen in person. No way you could pull one out of a running car that quickly.

[Flicktitty]

to do a 2J'd S13 usually a few hours. never timed my self.

I remember when i was in High school two of my older friends who worked at Tuning shops in Chicago and 2 of their friends pulled a SR out of a S13 nad put a new SR in it in a little under 4 hours. pretty cool

[jdsr20det]

Took Me (alone) a little over a day to pull an sr (out of a running rusted chassis) as well as a ka(out of a good rust free chassis) so i could put the sr in the good chassis, and that wasn't even trying to hurry. If you have right tools (and actually know how to use them it's not as much work as it seems.

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[SLiDe_WaYz]

well...shit. I've broken a lot of the little tabs that hold the clip in place on the plugs. I had to make do with a pair of needle nose pliers.

As for only taking an hour....I don't believe it. I'd have to see it happen in person. No way you could pull one out of a running car that quickly.

It seriously takes 2 hours at most if you don't stop. Like said no clue what's taking you 3 days. You should have it out and new one installed by now.

[KOUKIboy]

When we swapped the Single cam in my buddies hatch with a Twin cam, it took us like 10 hrs!!! lmao but I've made the mistake of buying beer and pizza, lol we we spent most of the time BS'ing instead of working on the swap, don't drink and swap!!! lol

[zenki 95]

fastest I've done it is 2 1/2 hours, forgot to remove shifter which caused the extra 30 min haha its easy and really fast if you have the tools to do so and depending on how you do it.

Jack and jack stands, please guys a motor removal or install is not worth dying over..... BE SAFE!
Complete socket set/ wrenches
Extensions decent size
I have a cordless impact drill (rigid haha)
Good ratchets
Breaker bar 3/8 or a pipe for leverage like I use
Cutters, pliers, tin snips ha
Reciprocating saw
Tranny fluid, coolant pans or a floor you don't care about ha
engine Hoist/lift
Two ppl- I've done it by my self with the time I stated
COMMON SENCE!!!!!!!!!!! TO REMOVE MOTOR AND TRANNS IS ONLY 6 BOLTS
not stating extras-unbolting or cutting exhaust, power steering, wiring, fuel, blah blah! Easy especially after you remove you first motor and tranny the rest u ever do is nothing.

Saturday 10pm-2am on my 240 vert
Powersteering removal and replacement. Motor swapped in and buttoned up
Morning added trans fluid and fired it up.
Yes I've done this before.

Sorry, long post :banghead:

[Matt191]

Me and my buddy can do my Sr in 20 mins if we don't stop to drink beer haha. That was with charge piping and coolant hoses off. But when we first pulled it took all day we didn't know what we were doing at all.

[GroundPerformance]

I think this guys hold the world record..

0pZOLDNVOXM

[Matt191]

Seriously only the trans mount and engine mounts were left it was just running on a down pipe when we pulled it so there wasn't much to it these engines are really simple once you get it all down. But took us ten hours to get it back in and running though.

[89hatchman]

Common sense dude do you really think the engine is just going to fall when you remove the bolts.... And what clips are you talking about there are no clips you press down the connector on the harness and pull the plugs apart wtf.

I'm sure I'm not the only person wondering what the hell your doing that is so difficult.

you'll love this...just put in about 2 more hours or so and its still not out.

Still have to undo the drive shaft and shifter, then lift it a bit and undo the heater core lines, and a few plugs of the lower harness.

[shaggy sr]

avg 2 hours take out and get it back in plus 2 hrs.

[zenki 95]

some plugs have a metal wire/pin that will keep the plug in place, unless it was removed before therefore not there.

There is a lot of stuff you could leave in the bay/car if you do it certain ways then Remove later if necessary. I just leave the drive shaft there and pull/lift to separate, but I've only removed 6 ka's.... And installed sr's and ka's

There is work to be done when removing a motor regardless

[Driftwire]

Are you going to restore the bay before the new motor goes in? Im going to be installing mine in soon but Im going to put it in and make sure it works good then pull and restore it again.

Ill race ya!

[89hatchman]

some plugs have a metal wire/pin that will keep the plug in place, unless it was removed before therefore not there.

There is a lot of stuff you could leave in the bay/car if you do it certain ways then Remove later if necessary. I just leave the drive shaft there and pull/lift to separate, but I've only removed 6 ka's.... And installed sr's and ka's

There is work to be done when removing a motor regardless

I guess I'm doing it the long way or something

Are you going to restore the bay before the new motor goes in? Im going to be installing mine in soon but Im going to put it in and make sure it works good then pull and restore it again.

Ill race ya!

Once I pull it I'll clean up the bay a little bit. It has about an inch of gunk on the steering rack from where the rod went through the wall and sprayed oil everywhere.

But I'm having a problem. Pulling it isn't going so smoothly. Its stuck on the passenger side mount/stud thing. I only have the kit that you can get at autozone that has a foot of chain and the 2 plates of metal on the end that you screw onto something.

Should I just get a regular length of chain and wrap it around the intake and exhaust manifolds?

[wangan_cruiser]

3hrs tops


Msgs lngth

[SLiDe_WaYz]

Put a wrap around the intake manifold, then put a bolt/nut on your exhaust manifold one of each end through a chain link. Then hoist it out

[ronny.jpn]

Me and one other buddy undid everything and had the KA on the ground a week ago in 20 minutes and had the next one in, in about 30 minutes except having the driveshaft in and the cross member bolted up lol.

[mantas]

Me and one other buddy undid everything and had the KA on the ground a week ago in 20 minutes and had the next one in, in about 30 minutes except having the driveshaft in and the cross member bolted up lol.

Damn thats insane...you mean took 20 minsno pull a fully running engine?

[ronny.jpn]

Damn thats insane...you mean took 20 minsno pull a fully running engine?

Yep fully running. We've been pulling and putting these motors sooo many times its like nothing now lol

[Allwayssideways]

I feel ya pain man The first time I pulled a ka it took 10 hours at school which was 2 whole weeks. it would have been faster if I wasn't smacked every time I was working on it . now I pull em 3 hours including bogie breaks and food. the best advice is step back and take a 5 minute break cas when u r pissed that's when shit takes twice as long as it needs 2

[dallasb53]

yeah its a 4 hour pull, takes about the same to put it back in. could probably do it faster but i like taking my time and labeling everything. They beat certain shit in your head at a&p school. lol

[TypeXFan]

My first S13 got hit from behind, so I bought another S13 with a bad motor. So pulled the KA24DE + Trans from first car and pulled KA24DE + Trans from the new S13, Swapped Trans cause the Trans from the 1st car was no good, and put back in the motor from the old car with new trans in 12 hours with 3 people. Once youve pulled a few motors out it becomes a quick process. It takes me and a friend 45 min to drop a Trans.

[Chaluska]

takes about 4 hours to pull..

remove the AC compressor and power steering and set aside, unhook the engine, drain the oil / coolant, and yank that bastard out.

i ripped out my VH45 in like 30 minutes, only had to salvage the wiring harness, the rest of the lines all got cut / removed. then just ripped it right out.

http://chaluska.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/p1020767.jpg?w=510&h=287

[Rmetler]

It takes me about 5-8 pumps before I have to pull out.

Surely I'm not the only one that found this to be hilarious....... I was just scrolling along and BAM... Now all my coworkers think I'm a :mrmeph: for laughing frigging uncontrollably. Now that I'm typing, Its really easy to do. Everyone here has some good input and advice. Primarily, take everything loose that you can see or think of. Hook it to the hoist and lift slowly. If it does not move very easily something is holding it! Don't pull and jerk until your sure its time to come! :keke::keke::keke::keke::keke::keke:

[Shift n Drift]

people saying 30 minutes and 45 are bullshit unless its a track car...

2-2.5 for my car and about 3 if its a virgin with trans and dropping driveshaft, ad another .5 for drinkin cigs and smokin beers

[SLiDe_WaYz]

people saying 30 minutes and 45 are bullshit unless its a track car...

2-2.5 for my car and about 3 if its a virgin with trans and dropping driveshaft, ad another .5 for drinkin cigs and smokin beers

I gotta agree lol. 30 minutes? It takes like 5-10 just to get the car on 4 jack stands if your lowered. That's a bit extreme. The fastest I've seen a KA pulled is a hour, that was with 3 guys lol.

[collegekid]

Apart from having the correct tools, make sure you have a legit workspace. Make sure you are on level ground, properly lit area and have enough of a "safety backdrop". It takes no more than 2 or 3 guys. (2 if you have enough room in your garage to lift the engine pretty high without hitting anything, have done this before, or just dont give a fuck about what you break) [3 if you want to be super duper careful batman]

Because you arent knowledgeable, keep your phone with you, and other people within earshot if your car falls on you so they can post it on youtube.

In other news, my friend was begging me and another buddy for help with his sohc.
We go there, he hasnt done shit so ill be pulling another engine soon. it took me like 10 minutes tops to disconnect the harness, remove ac compressor, ps etc.

All that is left to do is remove DS, exhaust, slave cylinder line, heater core, and mounts. The first time pulling any engine is going to be hard especially if you dont know what you're doing. 240's are the easiest cars to work on, just go out and do it instead of wasting time on the internet. The most knowledgeable people spend more time "doing" than on the internet.

[MrSanchez925]

Get an FSM. And go at it!

make sure to label all the connectors if you aren't familiar with the harness and items.. It will make re installing it a breeze

[89hatchman]

Get an FSM. And go at it!

make sure to label all the connectors if you aren't familiar with the harness and items.. It will make re installing it a breeze

thanks. For some reason it took forever to pull it out but was back in in one afternoon (about 6-7 hours) and the final touches were put on the next day and it was out running.