It's IN!
Here's two after it made it into place. As my helper manned the hoist I was under the car. We had a strap tied to the transmission output shaft which I tugged on real hard to get the tranny through the hood opening. Whole shebang was tilted as close to 30 degrees or so as we could get so trans would fit. Engine then just dropped into place inch by inch. Whew!
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I've completed connections etc. Power steering high pressure hose was a b____, I had to remove the pump from the engine to get the connector started and tightened, and access to starter a bit of a prob but all else pretty easy. Exhaust system goes on today and PS and Hyd fan reservoirs too I hope. Then radiator and fan and then fluids and turn the key. Here's hoping it starts right up.
Perhaps last post about this. After many months and many parts bought, some new, some from piknpull and some gifted from friends here on this list. Too much time and money, my LS V6 is back in my 2001 Autumn red Getrag car and RUNNING smoothly. Many suspension parts replaced as well. Oh and new Stance shocks now aboard. Will soon have to get a new set of tires. I could have bought a nice 2006 V8 with all the money I spent!
But then I wouldn't have learned so much and had such fun doing this job. Frustration too of course.Lessons learned: the Gen 1 V6 is probably the least supported version of the LS. There are parts like the fuel pressure sensor that are NOT available for this engine but are for all others. A complete chain and guides rebuild kit is not available for this car at all. The ones that say they are, are actually for another version of the Ford 3.0L.
Biggest lesson: don't try to rebuild an engine that has been abandoned by the OEM.
