Re: Milano Motor Swap ??'s

["Colin Verrilli" <verrilli@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Brian on all points but one...

"Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided> writes:
> > 1) Can anyone tell me approximately how long it takes to swap motors. (
> > Pulling 1 motor and replacing it with another.)
>
> if you're buying a wreck you'll be pulling two motors and installing one.
> the toughest part of the job is getting the brake master cylinder out of the
> way.  other than that, a milano motor is a piece of cake.  remove the hood
> and radiator, disconnect the drive shaft, motor mounts, loosen the brake
> master (it doesn't have to come out, just clear the head), unplug the
> wirring harness from the computer and remove it with the motor.  the whole
> job takes 3-5 hours, give or take.
>
Pulling the MC is not required (at least on non ABS cars), Tiy do have to remove
the shield on the flywheel though...

Colin.

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