How do you replace an engine on a 98 ford contour?

Answer 1

the book says you drop the engine, transmission and subframe out the bottom. I am about to remove a 4 cylinder, and it looks like there's just enough room to remove it from the top. I'm thinking the exaust manifold can come off to get a little more clearance if needed - the intake manifold will not clear unless the engine can come loose from the tranmission and then move forward before pulling. I'm sure a v6 would never make it, and must come out the bottom. I recommend alldatadiy.com for more info - Haynes makes a good $16 manual, too