turbominicooper Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 how long will it take me to remove the motor from the engine bay? ive got tools and a crane so basically going to lift the lump out whole less mani, turbo and downpipe. that way it would be a case of loosening the mounts and any connecting sensor wires/throttle cable then out she comes. is it easier to disconnect gearbox and lift just lump out? any ideas for a quick and smooth transition please comment Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Removed it all in one easy mate,mani gearbox everything on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Can be done in 10 mins if youve done a few before.Disconnect wiring harness, intercooler pipe, power steering etc, undo mounts.Its actually easier to drop the lot down as 1, leave the box attached to the engine. Use the crane to lower it onto a bit of wood, then lift the car up with the crane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ^ this is the best way to do it. You will be able to do it in a morning /afternoon Im sure you'll get loads of people saying "yeaaaa can do it in 1hour mate" but if you haven't done it before take your time and you'll be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Best thing if its your first time is not to rush it. I've done it in two hours without a crane as its easier to drop the lot from beneath and lift the car up lol. Day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Fire some tags on stuff if you dont want to forget where things go on the way back in, fuel pipes, vacuums, plugs etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Agree with Dan. I put mine downwards and slid it under the car. Saves straining your back trying to move it about John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Realistically it takes probably about 2 hours from start to engine out if you have done it a few times. I agree, take the engine out from underneath the car. Makes life so much easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 What's the easiest way concerning drive shafts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 What's the easiest way concerning drive shafts?Either drop the gear oil and pop the shafts.Or take the clip of the inner CV and leave the green cups in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I always take it out the top but its either or. Saves having to swap the crane round etc. just push down on the gearbox and manouvers out easy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 leave gearbox in split the boc from engine and take out engine from the top saves lots of time ( need engine hoist and leveler ) this way in under an hour doing al engine and box be 1.5 hours is the shafts have to be removed and everything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Out from the bottom. In from the top. Unless you have a lift. Then in from the bottom too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Out from the bottom. In from the top. Like food Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've done a few With and with out cranes and help. Jack the car up slide something under the engine so you can move it easy pallets the best but I've done it with some cardboard before. Undo all the wiring and then just disconnect all the pipes/exhaust get it as low to the deck as you can with access to the engine mount bolts. If it's miles off the deck attach the crane to the engine and lower to the pallet then use the crane to lift the bay clear. If it's pretty close to the deck you can just lift the car straight over it. Last one we done we lowered the car straight on the deck undone the mount bolts and then me and Paulsr basicaly just deadlifted the car from the lower slam panel while Daniel and Dave slide the engine out from under it on a peice of cardboard. We stripped the whole car to a bare shell and fitted all stock gear minus drive train in like 4 hours in The middle of a car park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've done a few With and with out cranes and help. Jack the car up slide something under the engine so you can move it easy pallets the best but I've done it with some cardboard before. Undo all the wiring and then just disconnect all the pipes/exhaust get it as low to the deck as you can with access to the engine mount bolts. If it's miles off the deck attach the crane to the engine and lower to the pallet then use the crane to lift the bay clear. If it's pretty close to the deck you can just lift the car straight over it. Last one we done we lowered the car straight on the deck undone the mount bolts and then me and Paulsr basicaly just deadlifted the car from the lower slam panel while Daniel and Dave slide the engine out from under it on a peice of cardboard. We stripped the whole car to a bare shell and fitted all stock gear minus drive train in like 4 hours in The middle of a car park.That engine basically fell out haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Out the top. your always best removing the turbo kit and to angle the whole assemble at about 30deg, gearbox downward.... Out the bottom. Anything goes. Can come as one, if looms and pipes are discconnected.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That engine basically fell out hahaAye and well seen you being the qualified mechanic sat inside the car removing the electronics ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Aye and well seen you being the qualified mechanic sat inside the car removing the electronics haWell if you remember back i was hungover that day haha, plus whoever wired in the EMU and that other shit needed a slap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbominicooper Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 cool cheers for the tips chaps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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