Wow, things have definitely changed since I last worked on the rex.
Yesterday I spent several hours on the car cleaning and such and I must say I am quite pleased with the turn out. I would like to have work started this week but am in a delimma for time and I dont have a garage to do the work in.

The history..
October 2001 I ran through a deeper water puddle that snuck up on me and that was the last day she ran. Decided to do a rebuild (at the time I had a garage) and by exact direction of the shop manual proceded to ready the engine to pull. THe car is still in that position (lacking a few bolts to the housing).
With no cherry picker I was stuck, still am.
So for those of you in NJ/Philly area, as previously stated, I would pay a mechanic to do it although I would love to do it myself...blah blah blah.
the point.
do I rebuild or buy new? Where is the best place to go to buy new does anyone know a good rotary mechanic in my area?
I gotta get this ball rolling!

 

actually if you have no picker, this is ok on a 1st gen.

if you remove the center steering link, the engine and trans can drop out the bottom. so you put the thing up on jack stands, and then support the engine/trans with the floor jack; remove the trans mount, and the engine mount and then you can lower out the bottom.

removing the center link can be a PITA, but not having to use a hoist is really convenient

 

Perhaps Ill give it a try. I guess either way it has to come out.

 

Found a place called Southwest Engines that have 13b's 3yr warranty for about $1500. anyone have experience with this company?

 

JPR in Blackwood does very nice work.

 

you can get a good priced cherry picker at Harbor Frieght when they're on sale.

 

Yeah, this.

I'd personally try to rebuild it myself, more of a learning adventure!

 

Get the 2 ton folding engine crane from there.

 

Jimmy at jpr 856 227 1808

 

Rebuild it yourself. You'll save tons and it would be a great way to learn. I hate saying I've done all the mods to my car... Except the engine build.