vtr engine change

1. justfrazer Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 6

   #1 27th February 2014, 15:17

   I don't suppose anyone could help me I've just brought a saxo vtr with a dogey gearbox and a shed load of miles, I brought a engine and gear box with nearly any miles, and then got quoted about £400 to swap them over, I am not paying that much so I thought I may aswell tackle it myself I've got a basic mechanical knowledge but could some one tell me the easiest way please
2. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #2 27th February 2014, 16:42

   Haynes book!
   
   Engine crane!
   
   Or try a different garage!
   
   Have you made sure that the replacement is exactly the same engine as three different ones were fitted to the R over the years!
3. Misterk Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2012 Guernsey, channel islands Posts: 132 2007 civic type r gt 1997 saxo vts (now dead) 2001

   #3 27th February 2014, 16:44

   Set aside a whole weekend and take your time you'll find it an easy enough job. If your not sure when stripping things off to remove the engine just take photos as a reference to jig your memory
4. justfrazer Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 6

   #4 27th February 2014, 18:19

   The engine I've got is a 2000 and the new engine is a 2001 so I'm assuming there the same, and I don't suppose either of you could write me a step by step guide just so I don't break anything, would be very appreciated.