"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote
> Elle wrote:
>
>> -- I understand installing a new engine is around a day's
>> work, maybe less. >> This so?
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> Yes,
>
> IF you have air tools, a hoist, maybe a crane, and any
> 'special' tools
> the MAKER dreamed up for holding their engine in place.
> Otherwise you
> spend half a day driving around town trying to find some
> %#*!#@
> left-handed needle-nose *&%#$! thingy that holds the
> _____________ on.
>
> Keep that in mind. :-)

I will double check that the shop that the owners of this
Isuzu Trooper truck use are well-prepared to do an engine
swap, if it comes to this.

I was mostly curious as to how long it might be before the
owners get the truck back.

I wish I could get my hands on the changeout part a little,
but I hesitate to do even minor work on other people's cars
(too much liability, emotional and financial). Plus, as you
suggest, I have nothing like the special tools that are
needed. Those little hoists/cranes that lift the engines out
look like fun. Such "possibility."

One interesting thing I learned from the several engine
salvage yards that responded to my query is that many list
on their web sites the cost of a refurbished 91 Civic (my
car) engine. It's typically around only $600, including
various warranties. At least, $600 seems cheap to me.