How to Change a Car Engine

A car is a major investment, and the more work you can do on it by yourself the more it will mean to you. The engine is the cornerstone of a great ride. If the engine runs smoothly, your car experience runs the same. Car repairs aren't always a choice-sometimes they are a necessity. One of the most costly repairs is engine replacement.

Instructions

1

Read the assembly directions for all exterior and interior parts to the engine. Attach the parts by mounting prior to installation. The engine must fit tightly into the engine box on the car and it won't without the attachment of the parts.

2

Purchase an engine hoist. Help is required to lift the engine. A hoist is not enough help--ask your friends to help.

3

Take the hood completely off the car body. In order to install the engine you need to drop the engine straight down, and the hood prevents a clean drop. Install the engine mounts or brackets after you remove the hood of the car.

4

Inch the hoist over the engine and guide the engine straight down. Your friends will guide the hoist arm and steady it as the engine hovers over the engine box. Make sure that the back of the engine goes in first.

5

Drop the engine into the box slowly. Push the back of the engine into the rear as far as possible. Lower the front of the engine.

6

Drill all the holes for the chassis and finish the attachment. Tighten the engine bolts completely as you go.

7

Assemble the drive shaft. Go through and tighten all the bolts to the engine box.