I can't believe those fools wasted the time to pull the engine without the trans. You can probably save 3 hours by pulling the engine and trans at the same time. That is besides the fact that there are potential bolt-up issues with the hybrid that will be a hell of a lot easier to solve when the drivetrain is outside the engine bay.
When I pulled my engine, from the moment I opened the hood till the moment it was being set on the ground with a hoist trans and all took me 4 hours.
This is one of the easiest front-drive engines I've ever pulled.
I will give those guys props for courage and originality. I wouldn't have the balls to paint over a beautiful Toreador red with plum purple.
Good luck anyway.
warmonger
