Looking for help to install V12 engine into 70's 365 GTB/4

I'm confused. You removed the engine. You do not have the ability to put it back in.

You want to drop-off the car... the engine, and a box of parts to a shop and expect them to put it back together and you want a deal?

 

Very well. Perhaps the situation should have been explained better in your initial post. Good luck in your search.

 

I doubt someone who never touched such a car can offer you a nice deal: I did put the engine out and back quite a few time in my 400 (same engine block with simplified heads and wet sump): that's not the sort of job you can perform in a short amount of time on the first attempt.

Please note that as the owner of "cheap" 400i I can understand that from time to time budget is an issue, but this has to be contemplated considering the value of the car... Even if that's a 50~100hrs job, this should not scare a 365 owner. A potential buyer would probably be more afraid by a service record that reveals that you did cut corners.

If I were in your shoes, I would bench-test the engine , I would also get a proper estimate from a reputable shop (I did not say the most expensive) and would sell the car "as is". I don't want to sound rude, but this is what I would expect from a serious seller of such a fine car.

 

So what is the big deal? I am sure the engine will fall in by itself and start right up the first time. I hear they have some good mechanics at Home Depot that can do everything. Can't take more then a couple of hours to get done. You get what you pay for.

 

Not sure how serious a response you were expecting but if the only thing stopping you from doing the job yourself is space then maybe look for someplace that has space and will let you do your own work like a DIY garage....

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