I need to replace the long block. Worse yet, I likely need to do it
in my driveway.
Van is an 2002 with 160kmi put on it in 3.5 years (read, a lot of hwy
miles).
I need as much advice as possible, so don't hold back. I'm reasonably
mechanical, have a Bentley CD, engine hoist and stand, good jack
stands. The engine going in is a fully rebuilt BDF long block. I
have a AXK motor now in the van. I was told the water pump is
different, oil pick up and pan are different, and one tranny mounting
hole is not aligned.
Questions:
1. Can I drop the motor out with the van on jack stands?
2. I must/should remove the radiator?
3. Tranny needs to come out with the motor?
4. Do I need to separate the lower ball joints to get the motor out?
5. What things should I replace while I'm doing this? (The engine
comes with all new timing chain components, valvetrain, gasket set.)
I'm replacing the WP, thermostat and housing, tie rods.
6. How many hours should I allocate for this?
7. What special tools do I need?
