I bought this car for my wife back in November 2015. Got the car CHEAP. Body and interior is in excellent shape.
This is why the car was so cheap. Milkshake anyone?
Getting ready for engine and transmission removal. Notice the front of the engine. PO had used some kind of chemical in the cooling system (which was leaking everywhere)
The chemical has corroded the aluminum on the front including the alternator and also the #2 bank metal timing belt shield/cover.
Whatever this stuff was, it completely ate away at the bearings & pulleys for timing belt & serpentine belt. All that stuff will be replaced.
At this stage of the project, it took about 6 hours to get the car to this point shown in the following pictures.
Complete wiring harness disconnected at ECU. Makes pulling the motor so much easier. Most of the harness can stay connected to the engine and trans while removing.
Fuel rail out of the way.
Airbox removed.
Drivers side shot showing heat shield and transmission mount bolt removed.
The CV axle has been removed here in this shot, so is all of the suspension. The front suspension is getting a complete refresh.
Same thing on passengers side.


This is why the car was so cheap. Milkshake anyone?

Getting ready for engine and transmission removal. Notice the front of the engine. PO had used some kind of chemical in the cooling system (which was leaking everywhere)
The chemical has corroded the aluminum on the front including the alternator and also the #2 bank metal timing belt shield/cover.
Whatever this stuff was, it completely ate away at the bearings & pulleys for timing belt & serpentine belt. All that stuff will be replaced.
At this stage of the project, it took about 6 hours to get the car to this point shown in the following pictures.

Complete wiring harness disconnected at ECU. Makes pulling the motor so much easier. Most of the harness can stay connected to the engine and trans while removing.

Fuel rail out of the way.

Airbox removed.

Drivers side shot showing heat shield and transmission mount bolt removed.
The CV axle has been removed here in this shot, so is all of the suspension. The front suspension is getting a complete refresh.

Same thing on passengers side.
