taking vg30e out

[anthony4x4]

hey there i recently got a rod knock in my motor. its a 95 hardbody v6, 5 speed. and im replacing it with another. i was looking at it from the bottom and i think im gunna run into a problem. when i take the motor out i think im guna snag the back part of the oil pan in the front diff. my question is have anybody ever takin the vg30e out and had problems?

[nismopu]

yeah, its not fun to pull out of your trucks engine bay, but it can be done. Borrow an engine leveler for this pull. peace.

[Desert Rat]

when I did an engine swap it was after we did a solid axle swap, but yeah, I can see how this will be a bit tricky. You'll have to go straight up, then forward.

[anthony4x4]

ive got a leveler but when it comes to puting it back in i think it will be hard to stab the transmission input into the clutch. im puting a 3inch body lift on it before i do the swap do you think that will help. maybe so i could lift the motor up more? just a thought