| RE: Engine swap.
Tony,
yes I've done one (the first demo car - dark blue with gold stripes). Built and installed a 4.2 to replace the original 3.5 for the current owner. No real problem getting the engine in and out. Seperated engine and box in the car, the engine will move forward far enough to disengage from the gearbox splines. Don't think I even had to take the radiator out (if my memory's any good). Obviously remove as many ancillaries as you can (starter, alt, w/pump pulley and crank pulley) and take the exhaust manifold off to give yourself a bit more lateral clearance. It's then an easy lift out of the bonnet aperture (obviously with the bonnet removed).
Russ
ps I used my hydraulic crane. |