best way to remove engine?

1. -sinden- Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Ramsgate ct12 Posts: 289 wicked red vtr

   #1 29th April 2009, 18:05

   what the best wat to remove my engine? iv got an engine crane, big jack and big axel stands but just not sure of the best way to do it.
   do lift it at an angle and pull it to he side so the box clears the battery plate.
   drop it down and remove the gearbox so the block lifts straight through the engine bay.
   jack the car as high as i can and slide the engine out from underneath??
   the way i did it last time is drop the engine on the floor and use the engine crane to lift the front of the car right up and slid the engine out.
   Thanks in advance
2. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #2 29th April 2009, 18:08

   I do it by takeing the box off first then lift the block out with the crane..
3. -sinden- Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Ramsgate ct12 Posts: 289 wicked red vtr

   #3 29th April 2009, 18:13

   thats what i was thinking, seems easyer that way.
   cheers mate
4. Dboyvts Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 paisley Posts: 1211 supercharged vts, R324r gtr, Rb30 R32 gtr.

   #4 29th April 2009, 18:29

   lift car up on to stands then drop engine down with box on and pull out from under shell. thats how i do it, and i have done it lots lol
5. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #5 29th April 2009, 18:29

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 3cott I do it by takeing the box off first then lift the block out with the crane..

   Thats making life hard for yourself
6. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #6 29th April 2009, 18:31

   Undo all mounts and cables etc...
   
   Either drop engine down and lift shell over, or get engine off mounts, get gearbox lower to clear mount, twist/lean engine and lift.
   
   Ive had two engines out on my own with boxes still on its easy! I really wouldnt fuck about taking the box off.
7. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #7 29th April 2009, 18:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan Thats making life hard for yourself

   I find it easier to do it that way..
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan Undo all mounts and cables etc... Either drop engine down and lift shell over, or get engine off mounts, get gearbox lower to clear mount, twist/lean engine and lift. Ive had two engines out on my own with boxes still on its easy! I really wouldnt fuck about taking the box off.

   Ive tried it your way but i find harder.. Its easier to put them back in that way
8. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #8 29th April 2009, 20:16

   i think its easier to jus lift shell over the engine once its dropped, dont even need a crane,
9. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #9 29th April 2009, 22:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 3cott I find it easier to do it that way.. Ive tried it your way but i find harder.. Its easier to put them back in that way

   Removing the box is a complete arseache though, dont see whats so difficult about twisting the engine when on the crane tbh?
10. gixxa Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo

    #10 30th April 2009, 10:34

    best way is drop it down and lift shell whilst sliding engine out. If it has power steering the pump get its in the way if you were planning on taking it up and out.