(05-02-2019, 01:03 PM)Chris KC Wrote: You're well on your way already Darren. Just systematically disconnect everything connected to it. Have you got the A7 companion? There is sound advice within. The gearbox is just a ring of nuts to undo around the bell housing and it slides free - owners in the know leave off the nuts which are hard to get at!
I would pause to think about what you want to come out with it. For example you could remove the starter and dynamo making it lighter to lift, but you may prefer to leave them undisturbed.
Dare I ask why you want the engine out? You might find whatever you want to do is manageable in situ.
Hi Chris. I've already taken the dynamo off to be overhauled by Vince. I'm getting the engine out to be fully overhauled and then deal with the surface rust in the engine bay. Gearbox is good.
(05-02-2019, 04:09 PM)Charles Levien Wrote:(05-02-2019, 03:52 PM)Derek Sheldon Wrote: I’m with Chris K C, a dodle. My procedure is well documented.
Ok — you pays your money and you takes your pick. I have also done this quite a few times when sorting out my clutch and agree it can be done fairy easily if you have some experience. I just got the impression that Darren was new to things.
Charles
Your right Charles I'm very new to this. I think I'll take them out together and deal with them outside the car.
Thank you very much for the information guys. I think an engine hoist and taking both engine and gearbox out together is the way forward for me. Again thanks for your help guys.