Engine Hokey Cokey

1. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #1 19th July 2014, 08:22

   Taking out VTS engine and box and replacing. Easy enough to remove out the top with gearbox still attatched?
   
   I'm just sat here wondering before I start. I've already removed power steering pump, rad, manifold, battery, air box, etc.
2. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #2 19th July 2014, 08:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by johnnyg_vts Taking out VTS engine and box and replacing. Easy enough to remove out the top with gearbox still attatched? I'm just sat here wondering before I start. I've already removed power steering pump, rad, manifold, battery, air box, etc.

   In the past, if I'm on my own, I've found it easiest to drop the engine and box as one onto the floor, then lift the car as high as possible and drag the engine out from underneath. It's a bit awkward tipping the engine and lifting it to get it round the battery tray without smacking anything if you're on your own.

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3. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #3 19th July 2014, 08:38

   I will have help of 1 other person. Bonnet off. I've got a hoist and a tilt-able load leveller. I'll try out the top if it's possible, with dropping it all to the floor as backup. Cheers!
4. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #4 19th July 2014, 08:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by johnnyg_vts I will have help of 1 other person. Bonnet off. I've got a hoist and a tilt-able load leveller. I'll try out the top if it's possible, with dropping it all to the floor as backup. Cheers!

   In that case you're laughing, out the top no bother.