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[campfreddy2]

Hi All
It looks like I need a new engine for my baby. I dont have access to an engine crane so wonder if any body can help me with some twit proof instructions on dropping the engine/ front subframe out from underneath ? Its a 1984 mini mk iv with ( currently ) an a series 998 engine.Its on 8.4 inch discs.
I do have a big sealey 2 ton trolley jack, axle stands etc. Im going to get the engine delivered on a pallett.
Cheers m'dears
col

[Guess-Works.com]

I use to lift engines out with two fence posts and a length of polyprop... ooh and anther person.. stand each side and lift it out...

[blacktulip]

do u put each length on each shoulder?

[Guess-Works.com]

basically yes, if you dont have enough lift, put a couple of boxes each side

But it's a damb site easier with an engine hoist, had you thought of hiring one ?

[blacktulip]

or yellow pages lol

[campfreddy2]

Hi GuessWorks
I said I was a twerp, didnt know you could hire one....
cheers (* again)
col

[Big_Adam]

do u put each length on each shoulder?

basically yes,

Mental Note : Never pi$$ off guess works. he's strong as an Ox!

@campfreddy2, call up tool hire places in the yellow pages.

Edited by Big_Adam, 07 September 2006 - 08:35 PM.

[campfreddy2]

hi big adam
will do.....cheers
said i was a twit!
col

[Big_Adam]

D'oh, sorry. must read better.

i blame the petrol/oil/wd40 fumes i've been swimming in today.