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[Varche]

!) If you are changing a 2.5 V6 and auto gearbox from a similar aged car what pitfalls are there likely to be? Loom connections for Dis pack and so on. ECU key issues maybe? Apart from paperwork, any issues with using a 3 litre transplant?

2)Also what is the minimum cost of parts required? I believe the air con needs re gassing afterwards, obviously need antifreeze and two gaskets for manifold to cat.
Anything else?

3)Then desirables. What is worth replacing as a standard measure apart from water pump and cambelt and tensioners? Hoses? The rear of the engine block pipe to block connection. Both exhaust manifold gaskets. Thermostat. cam cover gaskets? Any oil seals?

4)Finally I have a 40 year old used Haltrac engine hoist which I wouldn't now trust with lifting my lunch. Any suggestions on a cost effective block and tackle affair (I have a strong roof beam).  How much clearance above the car do you need?

I am not quite at the stage where I have given up with my engine but a swap for a known good engine might just be a better way forward and cheaper than paying all the taxes to convert another UK car into a Spanish reg car.

[Welung666]

I, as a matter of course, always change the manifold gaskets while the engine is on the deck. It's a lot easier than trying to fit them in situ 6 months later

[Kevin Wood]

You should be able to keep the engine loom on the engine and just unplug it at the ECU and behind the battery. That way any plug differences are eliminated.

Exhaust manifold gaskets, as said.

You might be able to remove the air con compressor and tie it out of the way, thus keeping the system intact.

I'd take the sumps off the gearbox and check for thrust washer bits, replace filter and fill with fresh fluid. Ditto engine oil, PAS fluid.

Obviously replace cam belt and tensioners, especially if history is unknown.

Regarding a hoist I bought a 1 ton chain hoist from Ebay for 18 quid+postage, IIRC. Did the job for a 4 pot + gearbox. Little bit less flexible than an engine hoist, but then again you haven't got a massive frame getting in the way.

Something like this but it was cheaper. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILVERLINE-1-TON-CHAIN-BLOCKS-BLOCK-AND-TACKLE-LIFTING-/320445467897?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item4a9c09ccf9

Kevin

[mrgreen]

what abot changing the seals in your hoist although being 40 years old they maybe leather