Hello all,
We're new to the forum, so introducing ourselves either as intrepid or as imbeciles...
After a quote of nearly $8K for a new engine in a 2008 CX-7 2.3T, we decided to get our hands dirty and do the work ourselves. We are aware that this is no easy task, but with several service manuals, a decent set of tools, no time limit, and a fully stocked beer fridge, we are in hopes to be successful. I have some prior experience as well (after all, I cut my teeth on a twice-worn-out Dodge pickup, so I attained the necessary vulgar vocabulary and wrench-throwing skills under an open front woodshed in February in Maine.) Having real tools, a real garage, and a lot more patience now, things are much more in my favor (and I won't have to dig thrown tools out of a snow bank.) If we're not successful, well, we'll get as much for the CX-7 parted out as we would through a trade in or scrap sale now and we'll have learned something.
I'm sure we'll be reaching out for advice, support, and stern glares on occasion.
Cheers!
We're new to the forum, so introducing ourselves either as intrepid or as imbeciles...
After a quote of nearly $8K for a new engine in a 2008 CX-7 2.3T, we decided to get our hands dirty and do the work ourselves. We are aware that this is no easy task, but with several service manuals, a decent set of tools, no time limit, and a fully stocked beer fridge, we are in hopes to be successful. I have some prior experience as well (after all, I cut my teeth on a twice-worn-out Dodge pickup, so I attained the necessary vulgar vocabulary and wrench-throwing skills under an open front woodshed in February in Maine.) Having real tools, a real garage, and a lot more patience now, things are much more in my favor (and I won't have to dig thrown tools out of a snow bank.) If we're not successful, well, we'll get as much for the CX-7 parted out as we would through a trade in or scrap sale now and we'll have learned something.
I'm sure we'll be reaching out for advice, support, and stern glares on occasion.
Cheers!
