left it too late to borrow a crane, but thanks to those who offered! i got up there around 2 yesterday to see what i could get done without the crane, was planning on painting the engine up and cleaning a few other bits, but i got bored of that and just dropped the engine out. obviousley i didnt have a crane so i erm... improvised my mates mrs wasnt too happy about me lifting the garden path but its out! not long to go now! by the way theres a nice low milage jdm 4efe sitting here ready to be scrapped so if anyone wants it come get it asap, its mint you could eat your dinner off it! literally :haha: