Engine & Gearbox Removal

[Deafluggs]

Hi everyone.

I have the chance of buying an engine & gearbox with only 33,000 on it to replace the 165,000 mile unit already in the car.

I'm pretty confident with a spanner and i have all the tools to do the job but was just wondering weather there was a write-up on the subject.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Deafluggs]

Anyone ???

[jay_russell]

no but a good think is to get the clocks with the engine so it matches up and you can sell it as is with the right milage. only thing i can think of is to replace some of the basic parts that might be worn.

[Deafluggs]

Thanks for the reply.

Good idea with the clocks,and yes i'll be replacing the mounts all round & prop shaft coupling.

I'm looking to do the swap in january so i'll keep the club informed of the process.

[FWR craig]

good luck, ive been thinking of doing the same before i start going down the supercharger route. if you need any tips on the job i have had mine out last winter when it was off the road

[sparkystav]

Can i ask why your doing this? is there anything wrong with the 165,000 mile engine? if not it'll keep going and going if its serviced well.

[Deafluggs]

The reason i'm replacing is the old blue smoke at startup and she's burning oil,i've replaced PCV valve but that made no difference so a nice 33,000 mile engine & gearbox should last a bit longer than the present unit.

I just like getting my hands oily lol.

& thanks craig i might need some tips m8.