can the engine b removed without taking the gearbox out with it or will i hav to take the gearbox out aswell

 

yes it can

 

If it's got ABS best to leave the box in situ - if not then either way, makes no difference. Whetever's easiest for you.

 

yes it can BUT take the bottow pully off or your gonna scratch your inner wing

 

yes... easy ...

 

yes like they said, easy as pie

 

I got one out from above but as said remove the pulley and alternator while you are there. It may also be a good idea to undo the lower tracking arm to give you a bit more play to get the spline out of the clutch.

I think it would also be easier to remove the whole front end including struts and driveshafts, by raising the car - then wheel the lot out on a palet. It depends what equipment you have I suppose.

Remove the radiator obviously, or it may get damaged.

 

I've done it from the top before leaving the gearbox in and never again....in my opinion it is MUCH easier to drop the engine and box from below

 

ive always done it from the top and never had a issue,,,,,,, that also includes mk2 fiesta engine bays

 

alternator is already off so thats 1 less thing,will the gearbox hav enough play in the 2 mounts then to get the engine out,will take the bottom pulley off aswell,the rad will b coming out,not really that keen on taking all suspension off car either really cause the car will b going to a mate to hav the engine bay painted,got 2 start looking for another engine aswell now cause the bores in the cylinders hav got marks in them and 1 of them has a bit of a naughty score in it but around the bore not up and down the bore

 

SORRY cheers for the help aswell everybody

 

remembe tu undo the water pipes too btw,,,,,,, includng the one and the back of the head, i ALWAYS forget about that one

 

head is already off cause head gasket had gone but forgot about the pipe when me and my mate went to lift the head off