Not sure of that one

 

im not sure about the engine weight....without the head, i can lift the block by myself and set it on a table and 2 people can lift a fully assembled motor fairly easily.....

your chain location should be fine.....i usually go front to back....and i have actually used 1 of the intake manifold bolts and 1 of the bolts that hold te power steering resivoir to the head

 

Engine out just fine, got the head off as well. Will post pics of head. Thanks again for all your help!!!

 

while you got that off i would get it checked to make sure it is square and if not get them to surface it.

 

Yeah, I plan on getting it right. The entire reason I pulled it is becuase the water pump locked up, breaking the timing belt. So I decided to pull the head to check the valves, plus several seals/gaskets were leaking.

 

Are you having Fun Yet?

 

Yes, fortunately for the most part I am. Never pulled a car engine, or had the heads off. Wonderful learning experience!!!

 

you wouldnt like it as much if you had to do it on almost a normal schedule like i do[:@]

 

Well maybe if you were nicer to your cars

 

I can relate. I am glad i don't do it for a living though.
But when you fix your own stuff you take much more pride in it. My hat is off to junkie97neon for jumping in with both hands. Getting dirty and learning to do it by himself