2. In the absence of a stand, external elements can be removed from the engine by fixing the engine in a vertical position on a reliable massive workbench or on the floor. Be extremely careful! Do not allow the engine to tilt or fall when operating without a stand.
3. If you are going to purchase a remanufactured engine, first remove all external parts from the existing engine that need to be refitted to the replacement engine. These elements include the following:
- faceplate,
- elements of the ignition system,
- elements related to emission reduction systems,
- engine mounts and support brackets,
- elements of the fuel injection system,
- intake and exhaust manifolds,
- oil filter,
- thermostat assembly with housing,
- coolant pump.
Note. When removing external components from the engine, pay close attention to features that may be useful or important in reinstalling the removed components. Consider installation position of gaskets, seals, spacers, pins, washers, bolts and other small parts.
4. If you are going to purchase an incomplete engine (which includes a cylinder block, crankshaft and pistons assembled with connecting rods - all this is assembled), you should also remove the following items from the engine, which you will have to give in exchange for the rebuilt engine: the timing belt, cylinder head, oil pan, oil pump oil inlet pipe, oil pump and coolant pump. For more information on the various options for performing an engine overhaul in terms of purchasing spare parts, refer to paragraph 5.