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is it possible - 3/24/2008 2:50:23 AM

big bopper

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i am quite experianced in removing and replacing engines in old (classic) English cars, just a case of unbolting them and hoisting them out of the engine bay, but now my engine in my van is sick and needs either a full strip down and re-build or replacing (i have found a good engine here allthough not cheap) my van is the 86 E150 the engine is a 5.0L inj with air con, just how difficult is it to remove an Econoline engine? and is it possible to do it on your own? or is it a 2 man job?

any advice would be appreciated as my cheapest quote so far is £1500 ($3000ish)

thanks Tony

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RE: is it possible - 3/24/2008 5:22:38 AM

Gary2Wheels

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....two man job.You'll need a portable shop crane....

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RE: is it possible - 3/24/2008 8:56:38 AM

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oh well looks like this van will be going to the scrap yard in the sky as i cant afford £1500 to change an engine

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RE: is it possible - 3/30/2008 2:59:53 PM

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getting there, engines out, sort of smashed the roof of my garage as i used the roof support as part of a home made hoist, it worked for long enough to get the engine out !!! putting the new one in may be a little more difficult

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