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optimuspetersonFeb-20-02 01:44 PM
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what do you think is the hardest part in rebuilding the engine? Is it the actuall pulling the engine out? just curious thanks


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Dave_FLFeb-20-02 02:04 PM
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Pulling it out is probably the easiest thing if you have the right equipment.

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TeamXtremeRSFeb-20-02 02:16 PM
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So how hard is it really? Can this be a one man job? Also, can u do the bottom end rebuild with the motor still in the car? just wondering...ya know..in case.. emoji


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BreezioFeb-20-02 03:42 PM
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#15380, "RE: Whats the hardest................."
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bottem end rebuild while engine is still in car..? No, I don't believe it's possible.

  

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pearlwhite2gntFeb-20-02 06:03 PM
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#15381, "RE: Whats the hardest................."
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I pulled the motor out just the other day all by myself just get a cherry picker and unhook everything and make sure the front of the engine comes out first took me like 1.5-2 hours

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TeamMuRiXFeb-20-02 09:52 PM
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Having the block bored for oversize pistons is the hardest part and something you would not do yourself.

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