taking out the engine without a motor crane? possible? how to?

[RazoE]

Harbor Freight has them for $150 dollars . Go buy one use it to take out the engine then return it with in 30 days. Tell them that its DEFECTIVE hint hint and get your 150 back. Dont loose the ticket. Good luck

this is what's wrong with America today..

 

[92nsx]

You should be able to find a good used one in the 50-100 range, if not a new one. It will pay for it self the first time you use it. If anything think of it part of the cost of install a MHG. Plus a hoist is cheaper then most MHG's out there.

 

[SupraMario]

Buy a Hoist on CL for like $100...I did, and have used it a ton. It is worth its weight in gold.

 

[wardog]

Just think about the $600 dollar labor charge at a shop to remove/install the engine. Just go buy/rent one, the experience from doing the work yourself is PRICELESS. You will learn alot about the car, good luck and let us know what route you talkng :beer:

 

[Kevin]

drop the engine from underneath.. buy 2 cases of beer and get about 20 buddies to lift the car up and over the motor LOL

 

[lewis15498]

this is what's wrong with America today..

...and then they will wonder why the $150 hoist is now $160.

You can keep it or sell it. Either way you get to keep some self respect.

 

[Kevin]

keep it.. there other uses for it other then lifting engines..

 

[WhtMa71]

A load leveler is something you might think about getting with your hoist... Wish I had one when I just took my motor out and put it back in...Huge PITA without one.

 

[kcheng]

im junking a car and i dropped the subframe because i cut the lower rad support. wouldnt recommened this method if you are keeping the car lol

 

[do562000]

This post is hilarious!!!! Harbor freight i think sells em pretty cheap...by the time you go buy 2x4 and nails and build the A frame the time spent is not even worth it. Or if your good at welding just cut the front half of your car off then re-weld later.

i got my from harbor for 168$ and i v use it lots alot worth the money man