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[mr_doggy]

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MMayfair
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Hello all,

Just a quick question. I am removing my engine tomorrow. Are there any non standard tools I will need?

Just asking so I can get them in advance.

Cheers,
Richard

[PhilipGCaldwell]

one of the most annoying difficulties with mine was removing the driveshafts, make sure u have a decent lever/legth of flat bar to hoik them out.Having a good selection of imperial spanners and sockets is a must.

Edited by PhilipGCaldwell, 29 January 2010 - 12:21 PM.

[Big Guns]

Ohh, and a good scissor type ball joint splitter. Recently did mine and it was a nightmare till I bought that. Just a tip, but tape ALL leads wires etc and clearly mark where they came from. Good luck

[mr_doggy]

Thaks for your replies. I think I'll pick up a scisser type ball break (I have the fork type) as I'd rather not damage the ball joint.

Any more advice all greatfully recieved.

[Big Guns]

Thaks for your replies. I think I'll pick up a scisser type ball break (I have the fork type) as I'd rather not damage the ball joint.

Any more advice all greatfully recieved.

Are taking the engine out through the top, ie lifting it, or planning to just drop the subby and lift the body ver the engine?

[1293sleeper]

don't do it out the bottom its a nightmare beleive me i had to do it this way when my engine crank chain snapped. Beever tool hire cranes for £25 for a day or £36 for a week money well spent, i know this as im having to hire one next weekend to fit a new engine in my exs 1275GT

[Big Guns]

Im lucky, I've got a forklift in my unit. I took it out through the top and it IS the best way. Just make sure you've undone EVERYTHING before you lift. Oh, and get a container for the oil when you seperate the pot joints!!! very messy otherwise.

[1293sleeper]

Im lucky, I've got a forklift in my unit. I took it out through the top and it IS the best way. Just make sure you've undone EVERYTHING before you lift. Oh, and get a container for the oil when you seperate the pot joints!!! very messy otherwise.

Fork lift thats just cheating

[pantera2075]

Thaks for your replies. I think I'll pick up a scisser type ball break (I have the fork type) as I'd rather not damage the ball joint.

Any more advice all greatfully recieved.

Fork type is fine though sometimes splits the rubber - it won't damage the ball joint.

The only other thing I can think you'll need is a 5mm drift to knock out the roll pin in the gearchange.

[mr_doggy]

I'm hiring a engine hoist so it will be coming out of the top.

Not sure where I would pick up a drift, would halfords sell them. Can't see them ont heir website.

[Big Guns]

I used a 4" galv nail with the point semi ground off. Worked an absolute treat!

[Big Guns]

Im lucky, I've got a forklift in my unit. I took it out through the top and it IS the best way. Just make sure you've undone EVERYTHING before you lift. Oh, and get a container for the oil when you seperate the pot joints!!! very messy otherwise.

Fork lift thats just cheating

Always one for the easy option me! lol

[bmcecosse]

If just taking the engine out (easiest way if only engine problem) then you will need a flywheel puller. Saves all that faffing about with ball joints, drive shafts and gearbox pins - just leave the box in the car!

[Pauly]

If just taking the engine out (easiest way if only engine problem) then you will need a flywheel puller. Saves all that faffing about with ball joints, drive shafts and gearbox pins - just leave the box in the car!

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Im sorry but thats the worst way to take an engine out.

Pull it out complete.

[minimadjonesy]

you can actually take the engine out without splitting any of the ball joints at all! Juts takes a little patience and wiggling the engine from side to side to get the inner pot joints out!