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will a td engine fit in the boot of a micra?
« on: November 25, 2006, 17:09:27 »
need to collect an engine on short notice.
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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2006, 17:13:26 »
If it will fit, it won't do the suspension much good. :(
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2006, 17:15:19 »
go in with the seats down, but then the micra wont be able to move!
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2006, 17:18:44 »
PMSL  
 

   In a Micra.

I knackered an Astra trying that. The Micra has no chance. :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2006, 18:58:56 »
IIRC the 2.5 td is around 200 Kilos  :shock:
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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2006, 19:14:51 »
In that case it's about the weight of 3 light adults in the boot.  If you drive carefully I don't see why this will wreck your Micra.
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2006, 19:40:08 »
get it as far forward as pos! should be ok, i had a pinto in the boot of a mk2 astra once and that was fine
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2006, 20:37:01 »
it'll be ok, as it wont weigh anymore than 3 lads on the back seats, quite how you'd lift it in and out is another matter, you'd need to slide it in on a board or something....
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2006, 22:09:54 »
I once had a sportrack motor in the back of (well middle)a fiat panda,
boy did that baby fly down hill :twisted:
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2006, 22:19:00 »
Quote from: "bezzabsa"
IIRC the 2.5 td is around 200 Kilos  :shock:


i think its more Kgs than that

I reckon that they should put it in just for a laff - be sure to post the pics!
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« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2006, 02:28:33 »
If you reach in with an engine hoist you should be able toget it over the back seat but be sure to spread the load with a piece of plywood or similar, a thick piece.

The post us some pictures :lol:

Micra, hell you can't get 3 big blokes in the back of one.
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2006, 10:01:07 »
had a full v8 in th back of my polo, made some of the humps on the borders roads a little entertaining and the look on the driver behinds face, when he over took and saw a viscous fan spinning through the back window was.......priceless.

Tip: a board to help spread and absorb the load is good, but if other cars can see it -drive with a front window open so the draught catches the fan

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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2006, 12:40:59 »
Make sure the micra is rust free!
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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2006, 12:50:23 »
:shock:  :shock: It might be worth getting some tractor weights to counter balance the front end  :shock:
Just remember to not hit the brakes to hard because you won't stop too quickly :lol:  and when you get back call the scrappy!
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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2006, 13:00:30 »
HAVE YOU DUN IT YET! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2006, 18:50:42 »
lmao , nope , the micra got off lucky this time , got a van and trailer to collect it instead.
next time though....
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« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2006, 20:37:04 »
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HAVE YOU DUN IT YET! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Switch ur capslock off please  :roll:
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« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2006, 20:42:56 »
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had a full v8 in th back of my polo


A v8 is probably less than half the weight of the 2.5TD

I have to admit that i wouldn't try, 200Kg is probably on the low side, i think it may be closer to 300 with all the bits attached.
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« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2006, 20:43:47 »
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« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2006, 20:58:39 »
Im sure it can be done.

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« Reply #20 on: December 03, 2006, 11:24:18 »
The micra did get off light, i used my work van and a borrowed trailer with a dodgey wheel bearing, but hey we got it there in one piece...


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