Engine removal options

[hiho]

Hello,

I'm removing a dud diesel motor from a Mk1 today. I have done this before using a variety of methods (box on, out the bottom, box off and then motor out the bottom).

I recall it being a pita getting the motor/box out with the drive shafts in, and with the drive shafts out, the car cannot be rolled about (destroys front bearings).

I am after some tried methods for removing the motor/gbox together with minimal fuss, no crane and without removing the drive shafts. Is this too much to ask?

[Oneofthegreats]

I'm sure it can be done, but you'll have to at least remove the intake & exhaust manifold's to clear the driveshafts.

If you have a couple of spare outer CV joints bang them in & tighten them up. They don't need to be the full 230-240Nm. Just really tight.

Then you can go about your business without worrying about destroying your front wheel bearings.



The way I normally go about it is by removing the driveshafts & have everything unbolted except for the side engine & gearbox mountings.

Then lower the car down to the lowest setting on the jackstands, so the wheels are still off the ground.

Then using the strong jack ( I've got a 2Ton I think with a piece of old conveyor belt rubber on the jacking plate to avoid damage to anything!) & a help from a couple of mates as supports/balancers, lower the engine incl. inlet & extractors/box assembly out of the car as one onto a skate board (yes! A skateboard!) or a very strong old doona cover.

Once the assembly is on the ground, shuffle the jack out from under the assembly & either roll it out or drag it out.


Its not really all that heavy to drag or manouver.

I've done this quite a few times now by myself without too much drama, but having some mates help makes all the difference!


Many hands make light work!

[hiho]

cheers!

manifolds are off and so is the injector pump so it should come out relatively easy. I'll let you know tonight how i go with it.

Anyone who wants a 1.5 diesel long motor and box is welcome to come and get it!