What tools do I need for an engine swap?
March 13th, 2010 | 
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I cant come to a final conclusion. I got both cars (two 91 MR2s) for my engine swap but now I need tools. What do I absolutely need to be able to successfully complete the engine swap? Besides Engine Hoist, what else?
just when you think you have them all you’re always going to be missing something but wrenches metric and american screwdrivers flathead and phillips / straight sockets amer/met ratchet and extensions pry bars/ pliers /universal sockets 3/8 drive and 1/2 inch drive on all sockets and ratchets and extensions
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A comprehensive socket set, a trolley jack (to support the gearbox) and sufficient knowledge.
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jacks……jack stands or cinder blocks……blocks of various wood 2×4 2×6…. (unless of course u have access to a lift) hand tools sockets wrenches screw drivers pry bars (air tools if available but will also need hand tools) lots of extensions and u-joints for ur ratchet….tape and a marker to mark stuff….hammer…..rubber mallet…..various pliers …ect….
basically every tool u can get ur hands on
** torque wrench with correct sockets for the jobs….
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Complete set of sockets and wrenches. and maybe something to hold up transmission etc when engine is removed. Car jack and jack stands.
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If you are asking that question then I guarantee you will not have the knowledge to do it properly, save some money and let a licenced mechanic that you trust do the swap.
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just when you think you have them all you’re always going to be missing something but wrenches metric and american screwdrivers flathead and phillips / straight sockets amer/met ratchet and extensions pry bars/ pliers /universal sockets 3/8 drive and 1/2 inch drive on all sockets and ratchets and extensions
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If you don’t have the tools you don’t have the knowledge to do it right. Cars get dangerous to all of us when people think they are mechanics.
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Mitsubishi Master Tech