I finished yanking the engine out of the blue Montero of mine. What surprised me is that I need to learn how to use either locktite or a torque wrench as most of the trans bolts were pretty easy to break loose. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Anyways, my next step is to get the engine on a stand and start tearing it down. I also noted I need to clean up and paint that engine bay. lots of rust. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

those pics bring back haunting memories, i did that twice in 4 months, but I am pretty familiar with the truck now. I can change and adjust the timing belt in under 20 minutes now.

I started taking the engine apart and found EVERYTHING has rust on it. valve covers getting rust bubbles, oil pan has bad rust flakes, and everything else has a nice coat of rust. I HATE road salt and I am glad RedHead Rebuilders are out of business.

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Care to share you're step by step on this? I've changed the TB once (including other ancillary parts like the water pump, pulleys, etc. and it took a good 4-6 hrs. I can see cutting that down dramatically but 20 minutes?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I'll bring the popcorn. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Frank

I'm with Ray. It took me a good few hours to change the TB on mine <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

I can do it in about 2 1/2hrs with air tools and a tool helper. And that's after having done it a half dozen times.... Gotta call BS on 20 minutes, bro <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

time moves a little slower down here. you know the astigmatisms us southerners have. big words i know, i went to one of them state colleges. It took me about 5 tries to get the tension right on the TB so I got real good as to which order to pull the bolts and what not, but if its a race your looking for im up to the challenge; after this 95 degree heat and 100% humidity goes away, lets say around January. my engine swap was a learning experience and honestly without the help from this forum and you guys I would probably still be scratching my head <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> thanks for all your help <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

In case my truck's not running, would someone please stop by Columbia and pick me up on your way to Mississippi? I don't want to miss the fun. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

I must be doing something wrong because the tensioner automatically sets the timing belt tension on my engine. But if it can be adjusted, I probably should learn how to do it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Frank <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

I think you're on my way. You can ride shotgun...