10 replies to this topic

[M111OWW]

Anybody know if it is possible to fit an engine with radiator and hoses attached into a normal fronted mini??

Only to save skinned knuckles trying to fit the lower hose and jubilee clip....

[BronkoMini]

I'm sure I fitted my engine with it fitted.

[RedRuby]

I have always fitted the bottom hose to the radiator secured the clip and then feed the radiator into position, find it much easier, never tried fitting engine with rad, may be possible but would be a tight fit, found my method easier.

[Tupers]

I always lift engines in and out with the radiator on as I find it quicker. I do use a Sykes Pickavant lifting bracket which helps. 

[A-Cell]

Yep. I always remove and re fit the engine with radiator on.

[lsto]

Mine went in and out complete.

[M111OWW]

That's bloody brilliant news.......its a goin' in with rad n hoses fitted..

Knuckles saved.....

[Spider]

Yes, I wouldn't do it any other way!

[cal844]

We fit the engine, then the rad with bottom hose

[mini danny]

I've always removed and put engines back in with radiator fitted never had a problem doing it this way

Dan

[Guess-Works.com]

I remove the top bracket but very rarely the radiator.