how many hours does it take to remove and install the engine on a 3.0L pick up truck?

1995 NISSAN TRUCK
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PREPPI
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want to know the approximate time that takes to remove and install the engine on this nissan pic up.
Jan 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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With or without air tools? With or without experience? Do you have a real engine hoist?

Someone with only hand tools, no experience, and an engine hoist can probably remove it in about 4-6 hours.
Jan 4, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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4-6 hours to remove, another 4-6 to reinstall.
Jan 4, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If you take 4 hours to remove, you are going to take forever to reinstall. Reinstalling always takes more time than removal as you need to recheck the installation process.
Jan 5, 2012 at 4:38 AM
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I would recommend buying a repair manual and reading through the sections on removing and replacing the engine before trying it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals
Jan 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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