engine swap

big idealist

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Oct 23, 2006
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what all would i need to be set and ready for? itll just be a 7mge going in direct place of my blown 7mge... if it would be your first time with 1 friend and it would also be his first... how long do you think it would take??? thanks
 

supradan22

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Anywhere from 1 day to 3 years, ask me how I know lol.

It really depends how mechanically inclined both of you are and what tools are available.

There's instructions on how to remove a 7m in like 42 steps somewhere here so it shouldn't be too bad.
 

big idealist

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we are both mechanically inclined... i wouldnt say fuckin pros though... cuz we do nothin but work on OUR cars... i had tech school for 2 years... and we know whats what and how to work everything, and pretty much its just hand tools is where we get fucked... huh?
 

supradan22

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Very possible watch out for stripped bolts and such they will cause hours of pain and suffering, just use the how to as your bible and you'll do fine.
 

Tanya

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6pt sockets, PB blaster & plastic bags are your friend. put the bolts in bags and mark them as such (i.e. manifold bolts, radiator bolts, etc)
 

86yota

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Tanya;953936 said:
6pt sockets, PB blaster & plastic bags are your friend. put the bolts in bags and mark them as such (i.e. manifold bolts, radiator bolts, etc)

yeah man pretty much i just pulled mine out the other day it took me maybe 3 hours , but i had also done it prev. to take out my 7mge i am rebuilding, two jack stands and a cherry picker i mostly used hand tools but a impact gun might be needed for engine mounts and hard stuck bolts. But yeah dont rush the process you will be kicking your self later be gentle with the 21 year old plastic connectors if you need any further help let me know.