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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: spy on September 16, 2010, 11:00:36

Title: Will the engine and box come out in one lump?
Post by: spy on September 16, 2010, 11:00:36

As per the title really!  Is it possible to get the engine and box out together?  Im going to break up my 300tdi disco and wondered if I can get it out complete and split it on the deck, save mauling with top bell housing bolts etc. 

I can cut the slam panel out first if that would make the difference?  Anyone ever tried? 

Thanks,

Mike

Title: Re: Will the engine and box come out in one lump?
Post by: Frankie-Boy on September 16, 2010, 11:09:36

Never tried it but I'd have thought with the slam panel and radiators removed there shouldn't be a problem as long as you can get the balance right.

Don't forget the gear lever though lol

Title: Re: Will the engine and box come out in one lump?
Post by: barmiebrumie on September 16, 2010, 11:17:57

Yes deffinately can come out in one, if you cut the front panel off it will make it so much easier.



John

Title: Re: Will the engine and box come out in one lump?
Post by: Range Rover Blues on September 17, 2010, 00:11:35

Agreed, to break it you can take it out in one peice.  heavy though and the T-box is damned heavy swinging on the back end.

Title: Re: Will the engine and box come out in one lump?
Post by: barmiebrumie on September 17, 2010, 10:31:21

Another thought  :-k  if you can lift the engine & then roll the car back it will be even better than trying to manover a hoist with all that weight



John