Take a minute and read through the 15 steps in the 1st post. If all the terms ring a bell (such as MAS, accelerator cable, throttle body, etc.) and you have the tools:
Metric socket set at least from 8mm to 14mm
14mm open end wrench
12mm open end wrench
long extension
wobble extension
universal joint extension
mechanic's extendable magnet
needle nose pliers
small flashlight with good batteries that you can hold in your mouth *or* a very patient person to hold it for you
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Then I would say give it a shot. This thread pretty much covers everything, but I'll throw out a some things that stuck out:
1. I thought I could get by without the extendable magnet, that proved to be a bad idea, and caused a trip to the parts store.
2. Every time you remove an assembly put the nuts/bolts in a zip lock baggie with the contents of the bag written in sharpie on said bag. It makes keeping track of all the hardware a breeze and takes very little time.
3. Consider putting a twist tie, flagging tape, or some other type of easily removeable marker on all the disconnected vaccuum lines. This helps with reassembly, making it much easier ensure everything gets reconnected.
4. The pliers are most useful for disconnecting the fuel injectors and other assorted wiring clips.
5. The fuel "bolt" that connects the fuel line to the supply rail on the driver's side of the manifold is about 20mm, I used an adjustable crescent wrench with no issues.
6. The ground wire on the back of the manifold may have a quick disconnect in the wire between the manifold and the firewall. I had already reached behind the manifold and unscrewed the wire before I realized this, however it did make reassembly a bit easier.
7. A folded up old blanket laid over the radiator/throttle body/general front of engine bay makes a decent pad to lay on when reaching WAY back to remove the starter from the v-bank.
8. The breather caps on the new starter will break off if you so much as look at them funny. And advance autoparts does not carry a replacement plastic clip
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9. It's possible to trap the throttle body if you don't take care to make sure it's out of the way when bolting the manifold back down.
10. Putting a small square of paper towel in the socket to hold the nuts/bolts in the socket when bolting the manifold back down makes life a lot easier for those of us without magnetic sockets. At least one person posted pictures using packing paper instead of paper towels.
11. Patience. It will take 4 hours+ if you're not at least a shade tree mechanic.
