engine replacement

  1. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s
    #1
    I am just about to replace my vtr engine with a lower mileage one but the garage is quite low that we are using and wandering if i removed the whole front including radiator and slam panel could it come out that way easier using the crane obviously
    Any help or ideas on this matter or swapping the engine over is a help as only done one before with college so a novice really
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #2
    Done in my lil garage :

  3. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s
    #3
    That is quite small I think we should be fine was it easier removing the front end like u did
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #4
    Yeh quite abit easier, dosent take two mins either! Doubt it would of got out if i didnt remove the slam panal,bumper, grill etc
  5. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Braunton Posts: 330 BLACK SAXO VT?
    #5
    what engine you putting in it?
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006
    #6
    I left all the front on when i've taken the engine out of my vts before and had no problem. I all do is just take the bonnet off and if you've got a nice saxo just put some decent rags over the wings, slam panel etc.
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #7
    the roof on that garage is quite low, wouldnt of been able to get it out if i left all that on.
  8. Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s
    #8
    Ok well I will wrap mine up with rags and remove front end and bonnet just incase
  9. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006
    #9
    ah yeah i see, didn't realise how close the crane was to the ceiling.