Engine Replacement
Rocket1964
05-06-2008, 06:34 PM
Hello, I am new here so hello to everyone.
I need to replace my engine in a 1998 Grand Prix GTP.
Can someone tell me how the engine comes out? Is it possible to do in a private garage without a hoist or does it come out the bottom?
I would like to spend as little as possible on the job as I intend to sell it afterward.
Thanks in advance.
I need to replace my engine in a 1998 Grand Prix GTP.
Can someone tell me how the engine comes out? Is it possible to do in a private garage without a hoist or does it come out the bottom?
I would like to spend as little as possible on the job as I intend to sell it afterward.
Thanks in advance.
BNaylor
05-07-2008, 08:51 AM
Welcome to AF.
Even if you do the work in your garage I would highly recommend renting an engine hoist to hold the engine/autotransaxle. Best to drop the engine/transaxle on the subframe intact and drop it down with the car raised up sufficiently. Also, a lot of stuff has to be removed or disconnected before you get to that point but it can be a DIY job.
Even if you do the work in your garage I would highly recommend renting an engine hoist to hold the engine/autotransaxle. Best to drop the engine/transaxle on the subframe intact and drop it down with the car raised up sufficiently. Also, a lot of stuff has to be removed or disconnected before you get to that point but it can be a DIY job.
Rocket1964
05-07-2008, 05:20 PM
Thank you very much.
Rocket1964
06-11-2008, 10:10 PM
Hey, I finally got my new engine in. It has 57,000 Km on it and cost me a mere 800 dollars and 900 to put in at my favorite garage. It runs great and sure is a lot tighter than that old one lol.
I think I got a good deal all around. What do you guys think?
I am in Canada so judge accordingly.
Thanks.
I think I got a good deal all around. What do you guys think?
I am in Canada so judge accordingly.
Thanks.
Highbeamz
06-11-2008, 10:15 PM
Even though it is a used engine, I think you paid very little for it...
I would say that it would have been great to have that new engine rebuilt before you put it in...maybe for performance *wink*
I would say that it would have been great to have that new engine rebuilt before you put it in...maybe for performance *wink*
Rocket1964
06-11-2008, 11:28 PM
Ya I would think it would be great too but I am financially emabarassed LOL.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
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