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How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

posted by  Volvox1 on  Tue Jun 21 13:18 CST 2005
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Just curious, since I am changing the color of my exterior, I was wondering how much work there is to pull an engine?

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    How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

    posted by  someone claiming to be inline Four on  Tue Jun 21 14:56 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    The difference between a pita and a smooth job is having everything well labeled, photographed, and clean. The problem is: why put a yucky engine ina nice shiny new engine bay? Personally I would replace rebuild everything and I would end up going over budget. But then again, a fresh coat of paint in the engine bay will make the car more impervious to corrosion. Do it! but be sensible! Also, make sure you have a carport or garage and an engine lift. Wouldn't hurt to get an engine stand so you can detail or work on engine while the car is in the paint shop! plan it out as to what will need to be replaced, some things just don't make any sense not to replace while the engine is out








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    How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

    posted by  walrus3 on  Tue Jun 21 13:46 CST 2005
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    This is a 75 164E? It is certainly not an impossible job but getting
    everything unhooked is crucial. Have you got anything to lift it with?
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      How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

      posted by  Volvox1 on  Tue Jun 21 14:02 CST 2005
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      Not sure I would attempt this myself. Would probably have the mechanic do it.

      And yes, it is a '75
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        How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

        posted by  mjamgb on  Fri Jun 24 09:01 CST 2005
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        Any good mechanic will have an estimator's book that will give the proceedure and the shop time an average mechanic can do it in. More than 2 hours of shop time will pay for a cheap lift (in and out)! Heck, more than 6 hours shop time (total) should pay for a really nice lift.
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        How much work is involved in pulling an engine? 140-160

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        posted by  Sil on  Wed Jun 22 14:40 CST 2005
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        No reason why you shouldn't if you have the time, a place to do the work in, and something to lift the thing with. Just follow the steps in the Green Manual or Haynes. It's not rocket science. I strongly suggest you get, at least, the Haynes, but if you can't find one at a reasonable price ( around 10 bucks), let me know off-line, and I'll e-mail you the steps, although you can probably find them in the BB archives. In and out is a good day's work.
        Bob S.







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