russelld Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'm almost ready to lift the engine and box out of my car. The rear clam is off, all the wiring is dis connected, fluids drained, hoses off, driveshafts out so in theory it should now be just a case of undoing the engine mounts and hoisting the assembly up and out. Before I start I have a question : Will the gearbox clear the rear subframe or do I need to remove the exhaust manifold and alternator so the engine can swing neader to the bulkhead ? I am hoping the engine and box will rotate as a unit to give me the clearance needed without removing said items? Any other hints or tips will be greatfully received. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Russ I took exhaust mani off as It looked very tight with it attached. Other than that just some careful wiggling and it'll come out easy enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sling it so the engine comes up a bit higher than the gearbox. Lift till its clear and roll the car forward out the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanS1 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Russ, I left the manifold and alternator on. As Martin says I had the engine slightly higher than the gearbox. Ideally 2 of you is easier as 1 can operate the hoist while the other 1 holds the engine steady and makes sure nothing is catching. Spend a little time ensuring you sling correctly as above and it will be easier. If your struggling give us a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelld Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks chaps, I'll give it a go leaving them on and getting the engine higher than the box as Martin has suggested. Hoping for a dry day off in the week so I can get the car onto the drive, the extra room will make it easier than trying to lift it out in my shoe box garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Dont forget to undo the gearbox earth strap as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Dont forget to undo the gearbox earth strap as well I made this mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelld Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Done the earth strap. Just realised I havn't done the throttle linkage yet! The oil cooler pipes were a right PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody391 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Gear cables too Russ! When are you removing? Give us a shout if you need help chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelld Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Gear cable are done Jody. I'm hoping to get a day off later this week and get it pulled out, should also be able to get a mate to help me for a couple of hours. Thanks for the offers of help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr H Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Guys you're all getting far to anal about this. It's quite simple. All you need it a big tree and a long chain as demonstrated with this VW Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MZcxZdZdw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Done the earth strap. Just realised I havn't done the throttle linkage yet! The oil cooler pipes were a right PITA. They are a right PITA. I bought a couple of crows foot spanners to make it easier. Let me know if you want them when it goes back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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