[Eric Hahl]

I'm in the same place you are as a backyard mechanic. I've done a lot of the easier jobs but never anything remotely technical like a rebuild.

My 85 3.2 needs a clutch, timing chains, oil leaks fixed, trans gone through. I figured now was as good a time as any to start so I spent Saturday removing the engine/transaxle. Who knows where it will lead. I mean, the engines out and the "while I'm in there" syndrome is quickly taking hold of me. I'm seeing new suspension and lots of other stuff that needs attention after 23 years of life.

Back to the point, dropping the engine was easy with the help from Waynes 101 projects and the Bentley manual. I really enjoyed doing it as well. Its fun getting to know your car and how everything works. I'm just going to take my time and try to do it right. I'm sure I'll be posting lots of questions here or doing lots of forum searches.

I say "go for it", I'm glad I'm doing mine and I'll feel even better knowing I did myself.