Engine Swap.. How hard and what's involve ?

[nismo33]

Hi all... just a simple questions.

Say i got a busted RB25det engine and just purchased another one.. due to lack of budget i have thought of taking the engine out my self and put in the one i just bought... now the BIG question are :

What's involve ?

How hard ?

is it worth it or better off taking it down to a mechanic ?

i've heard that its pretty much a straight job since its the same engine anyway.. sort of a plug and play kinda thing.

and anyone from Brissy who has done it willing to help out ? HE HE HE.. i reckon it should be fun... a new learning experience.

SHOULD I DO IT ?

[PHATR32]

its easy dude,

all you need is a crane and some time (and tools of course )

its great fun, and youll heaps about your car. just remeber where everything plugs in.

youll also need a mate or 2 to help you out.

steve

[racsov500]

itl take a few hours (less if your fast) but seeing your just putting in the same engine it wont be too hard. hint- label all the plugs/cabels/hoses ect so that its easier to hook it back up later on. have a good long look at were all the connections are made and put labels on the new motor. you be thankful later on when its time to reconnect everything..makes it alot easier. have fun

[predator]

You could also take photos of every angle with a digital camera before pulling it out. That way you can just look at the photos to see which way it all went together. Technology is a great thing

[PHATR32]

also, get some snap lock bags, and every time you pull some bolts off, label the bag and put them in it.

youll be guarenteed not to have any remaining.

steve

[superspit]

Digital Cameras??, labels??,snap lock plastic bags??

Fantastic ideas!!

Hell, you can't go wrong!!

[nismo33]

i guess i will need to purchase an engine crane for this one.. saw one at supercheap.. not too expensive.

a friend of mine paid 1800 for labour when he busted his engine.. which i think was alot of money...so i would rather do it myself and save some money.

[racsov500]

yeah its a good idea to do that. get some other bits and pieces while your there, like any tools you need (if you dont have them). a block and pulley from a tree inst a very good idea .

[Duncan]

Make sure you buy the same series rb25, the coils and ignitor are difference between series 1 and 2

[nismo33]

never thought series 1 are diff. to S2 skyline.. but im buying same model/year engine so it shouldn't be a problem then.

[Duncan]

Differences off the top of my head:

Coils and Ignitor

Turbo

VVT on the inlet cam