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Hey guys I'm new to this forum and all that, I'm attempting to replace my engine because I blew a hole in the side of the block... Anyway I wanted to know if anyone has any tips on the best way to go about doing this. I don't have a shop or access to a lift for the amount of time I need to do this so, I'm in my drive way and on jack stands. I do have an engine hoist. From what I can assess, I have to drop the engine and transmission from the bottom and put the new engine from bottom up. Is there anything I should be concerned about? Or any tricks or easier ways to do this? Thanks!

The car is a 2007 Civic Ex Coupe with a 5 speed manual Transmission. I'm just doing a stock engine swap. So its an R18A. I have thought about K Series but I understand I'd need a different subframe?.

Any feedback would be very helpful thanks!

 
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Steering rack stays attached to the subframe. Disconnect the steering shaft coupler from inside the cabin before you begin LOL. Anchor the steering wheel with a bungee cord so it can't spin or you might get to buy a clockspring.

I find it easiest to drop the whole drivetrain out the bottom....biggest issue I'd think you would have is getting the car body high enough to clear the drivetrain. I set the drivetrain on a movers dolly, some blocks of wood help stabilize it.

I can have the whole mess on the floor in about an hour and a half if I hustle.


Check this thread, I posted several pics of an engine block replacement job in an 8th gen.
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...alignment.html

 
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Thanks! I haven't really started yet, just have the front end lifted pretty high i think it has enough clearance. Just started disconnecting the harness and pulling out the cv axles. I'll definitely check out those pictures though.