i was just wondering if anyone has done a engine R&R on one of these cars before..

i may be doing one for a friend here soon..

she is a high school friend... well actually known each other since 2nd grade.

but anyways.. she's tight on money and a shop quoted her 2800 bucks..

HAHAHA worked up the math according to book time and at 65 dollars an hour after everything including a used engine and all parts oils etc.. it's sitting at like 1700 bucks..

anyways... back to original question,

anyone ever done one before??

Aren't they part way under the cowl? If so, it is lift required. Chrysler led the way on that format. The 96-newer vans are that way, no room to get to even the back valve cover without removing the intake. Haven't had the displeasure of doing one of them though, so it may be different than I am thinking.

Yep, it is an out the bottom type.:
2.7L Engine

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.

Drain the engine oil.

Drain the cooling system.

Recover the A/C refrigerant.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable

Throttle body air inlet hose

Air cleaner assembly

Both front wheels and splash shields

Lower front fascia from the crossmember

Lower air shield from the crossmember

Front fascia

Upper radiator crossmember

Upper and lower radiator hoses

Transmission oil cooler lines

A/C lines from the condenser

Radiator, fan and A/C condenser

Transmission electrical harness connectors

Transmission shift cable

Engine electrical harness from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and bulkhead connectors

Antilock Brake System (ABS) brake module from the lower radiator crossmember

Brake line from the lower radiator crossmember

Both halfshafts

Front engine mount through bolt

Front engine mount from the lower radiator crossmember

Lower radiator crossmember

Drive belts

Power steering pump and bracket. Do not disconnect the lines

Heater return hose from the right front frame rail

A/C compressor electrical connectors and reposition the compressor

Structural collar

Exhaust system cross under pipe

Rear engine mount and transaxle bracket

Torque converter housing cover and match mark the bolts

Positive battery cable from the Power Distribution Center (PDC)

Ground cable from the left side transaxle mount bracket

Throttle and speed control cables

Coolant overflow hose

Heater hose

Ground strap from the right shock tower

Fuel lines

Brake booster and vacuum purge hoses

Engine ground straps



Loosen the cradle engine mounts and lower the engine/transmission assembly onto the dolly.

Remove the vertical engine mount bolts

Slowly raise the vehicle and make certain that the cradle is positioned properly.

Secure the engine/transmission assembly to the cradle and remove the assembly.



To install:

Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle into position.

Continue to the lower the vehicle until the right side engine mount and left side transaxle mount are properly aligned.

Install or connect the following:

Mounting bolts and torque them to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm).

Raise the vehicle and remove the cradle

Engine ground straps

Brake booster and vacuum purge hoses

Fuel lines

Ground strap to the right shock tower

Heater hose

Coolant overflow hose

Throttle and speed control cables

Ground cable to the left transaxle mount bracket

Positive battery cable to the PDC

Torque converter bolts and cover

Rear engine mount and transaxle bracket

Exhaust system cross under pipe

Structural collar

A/C compressor to the bracket

A/C compressor clutch electrical connectors

Heater return hose to the right side frame rail

Power steering pump and bracket

Drive belts

Lower radiator crossmember

Front engine mount to the lower radiator crossmember

Both halfshafts

Brake line to the lower radiator crossmember

ABS module to the lower radiator crossmember

Engine electrical harness to the PCM and bulkhead connectors

Transmission shift cable

Transmission electrical harness connectors

Radiator, fan and A/C condenser

A/C lines to the condenser

Transmission oil cooler lines

Upper and lower radiator hoses

Upper radiator crossmember

Front bumper fascia and lower air shield

Splash shields and both front wheels

Air cleaner assembly and throttle body air inlet hose

Negative battery cable



Fill the engine with clean oil and replace the filter.

Fill the cooling system to the proper level.

Recharge the A/C system with the proper refrigerant.

Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

Wow! not like working on your truck Chris.
Great post Roger

Make a person not want to fix anything when you read the instructions on some cars and trucks

Holy crap like I told her id have to look at it more to decide if I was able to do it.


This was all at like 10 last night

5.0Flareside said:

Holy crap like I told her id have to look at it more to decide if I was able to do it.


This was all at like 10 last night

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That $2800 sounding more reasonable now??? HAHAHAHA.

UTfball68 said:

That $2800 sounding more reasonable now??? HAHAHAHA.

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No. o at all. Especially after I worked up what I am understanding to be book time