The Glass Man

Hey people,
I need to remove a 1.4 cvh engine, but really want to leave the box in place.

So i want to take the engine up and out, can it be done this way. If so, do i need to remove anything other than engine mount, bellhousing bolts, manifold and bonnet?

I have just repaired one cvh, head and clutch which was a big job for me, now i need to swap a 1.4 cvh for the same.

Thanksfor any help!!

daz1968

The box can be removed without engine so I can't see why not, but would be a lot more hassle than lifting the lot out and putting box on new engine then dropping back in.

studabear

earth leads, accel cable, petrol pipes, coolant pipes, alternator and starter might be a idea

cabriolet

take off alternator mounting bracket and rear engine mount plus what everyone else has said turn engine sideways up and out

The Glass Man

The head is off so nearly all the pipes and cables are off, i'l do the rest tomorrow.

I dropped the box and engine last time and don't want the job again, i want to keep it simple even if it's more work.

So the pullys will clear the bay and there is enough room to slide the engine off the gearbox dowles?


Thanks!

The Glass Man

when you say sideways up you meant timing belt end up vertical?

Cheers!

bennrst

Put a jack under sump side of gearbox to get the angle so the bottom pully isn't scratching the inner wing but yes will come out top leaving box in situ

xr2wishy

iTrader: (2)

yes it can be done, i always used to to it this way on my xr2 in various setups.
easy peasy and saves undoing a few things.

The Glass Man

ok good to hear people, so jack up the box at an angle and bobs your uncle i hope...