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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want to know the approximate time that takes to remove and install the engine on this nissan pic up.
Jan 5, 2012 at 3:03 AM
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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 5, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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4-6 hours to remove, another 4-6 to reinstall.
Jan 5, 2012 at 4:52 AM
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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 12:38 PM
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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 8:40 PM
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