Transporting an engine options, weight etc?

1. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

   #1 25th August 2011, 19:03

   Been offered another VTR engine cheap so i want to buy it. But how much does a saxo engine weigh?
   
   Will it be okay to move in a back of a saxo? and as i dont own a engine crane or anything, whats the next best thing to get it out of a boot and into a garage for example? as im guessing its going to be pretty heavy
   
   Cheers guys.
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 25th August 2011, 19:05

   Be fine.
   
   I carried vts engine and gearbox in my saxo boot. Poeple have carried two before.
   
   Use your feet with fingers that are on the end of your arms to lift it in and out. It aint hard.
3. S666UKH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Ilford Posts: 558 Saxo Mk2 VTR, PUG 308

   #3 25th August 2011, 19:08

   I got hired out van, got the man the to crane it in the van used some rope the strap it down.
   
   Then me and 2 of my mate lifted it out, it was f***ing heavy! Plus no gearbox just bear engine.
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 25th August 2011, 19:11

   You guys need to man up!
   
   Ive got to lift a VTS engine into the back of my Integra tomorrow and thats high at the back.
5. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

   #5 25th August 2011, 19:20

   Anyone know how much roughly they weigh?
   
   Im no ronnie coleman, so doubt i could simply just lift in and out
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 25th August 2011, 19:22

   You will mate into a saxo easily.
   
   If it makes it easier put a few towels on the boot edge bit and rest it on there before manouvering it in the boot. Dont do it on the lock catch though or youll move it and theyre a cunt to line up!
   
   Its easy though trust me. Especially a VTR engine.
7. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #7 25th August 2011, 19:24

   lol
   
   a vtr/s engine, just pick it up, and put it in your boot! sorted. can you pick up your own shoes, you can pick up the lump.
   
   also regards to will it fit in the boot, i have had 2 rear beams, a vectra v6, a redtop, a 172 lump, an f18 gear box and a corsa bumper in the back of my saxo... didnt go very fast, bit it didnt fall through the boot floor either.
8. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

   #8 25th August 2011, 19:35

   Wow that alot in a little saxo!!
   
   Suppose it must be light then? Still anyone know the actual weight of a VTR engine?
9. S666UKH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Ilford Posts: 558 Saxo Mk2 VTR, PUG 308

   #9 25th August 2011, 19:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax You guys need to man up! Ive got to lift a VTS engine into the back of my Integra tomorrow and thats high at the back.

   Lol
10. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #10 25th August 2011, 21:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Vtr_Cam Wow that alot in a little saxo!! Suppose it must be light then? Still anyone know the actual weight of a VTR engine?

    well, it was fully stripped . . . so i had plenty of room to put it into! but yes, saxo are studpidly big inside
    
    id imagine an engine weighs around the 100-130kilo mark... maybe less.
11. Gaz_5103 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Newtownabbey, Co Antrim Posts: 95 Focus ST-3 Saxo VTS Race Car

    #11 25th August 2011, 22:00

    If you have an old tyre throw it on top of It in your boot. Holds it pretty steady, cushions it and stops it sliding around.
12. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #12 25th August 2011, 22:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mward hi i want to know what would look better vtr or vts wheels on my 1.1 saxo desire the car is silver and i am planning to spray the wheels gloss black also are there any other things i can do to make my saxo look better (not chavy) i want the clean fresh look for my saxo and tring to make it look nice

    dont hijack threads . . .
13. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #13 25th August 2011, 22:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR well, it was fully stripped . . . so i had plenty of room to put it into! but yes, saxo are studpidly big inside id imagine an engine weighs around the 100-130kilo mark... maybe less.

    Thanks, I was expecting it to be a lot more than that. Ill whack it in the saxo i think then
14. HA22 Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 7

    #14 25th August 2011, 22:57

    Engine with the gbox weighs about 120 kilos, 2 of us lifted one into an estate!!
15. Vtr_Cam Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 neath port talbot Posts: 984 Wicked Red VTR mk2

    #15 25th August 2011, 23:17

    With the gearbox as well? i really over estimated the weight of a vtr engine then!
    
    Thanks for all replies guys
16. kane_15023 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 newport Posts: 173 Bmw M3, off-road vitara Mini Cooper s

    #16 25th August 2011, 23:33

    me and one of the boys lifted vts engine and box together then transported it in a van
17. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #17 26th August 2011, 00:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR lol a vtr/s engine, just pick it up, and put it in your boot! sorted. can you pick up your own shoes, you can pick up the lump. also regards to will it fit in the boot, i have had 2 rear beams, a vectra v6, a redtop, a 172 lump, an f18 gear box and a corsa bumper in the back of my saxo... didnt go very fast, bit it didnt fall through the boot floor either.

    lol jesus christ that mustve been sitting on the deck! or did you not have your springs on
18. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #18 26th August 2011, 15:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR lol a vtr/s engine, just pick it up, and put it in your boot! sorted. can you pick up your own shoes, you can pick up the lump. also regards to will it fit in the boot, i have had 2 rear beams, a vectra v6, a redtop, a 172 lump, an f18 gear box and a corsa bumper in the back of my saxo... didnt go very fast, bit it didnt fall through the boot floor either.

    All of that in one saxo at once?!
    2 people can lift an engine in and out, wouldnt try it on your own you'll hurt yourself mate
19. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

    #19 26th August 2011, 15:21

    be carefull of your axle check to make sure its ok before you put weight in it