OK, I hydrolocked at Rausch Creek, found a new engine, and am swapping it in this weekend.



I have not done an engine swap since, um, the '70's...and the new fangled stuff looks a bit intimidating....that, and I am having to wing this, as my work schedule has precluded normal prep work/research.

That, and I'll have to do it in my driveway, as the garage still has my house in it since the tornado...

:rolleyes:

So - any one who's done this who has advice / helpful pointers for me?

I'm putting a VG33E from an auto tranny 2003 with only 15K on it (Rolled to total), into a 2001 5 speed.

I figure the pilot has the auto tranny torque converter adapter/ thingie where I don't need it...but that the rest should just bolt on?

What stuff should I have on hand for this?

help?



(I do have the 2001 FSM - but no time to read it yet...)