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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Default Engine removal tips

Looking at dropping the engine out of my mk2 xr2.
Anyone got any tips on ways of dropping the engine and box out the bottom?
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Do you have access to an engine crane/hoist? You can probably borrow/rent one for a weekend to make it easier.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gjh
Do you have access to an engine crane/hoist? You can probably borrow/rent one for a weekend to make it easier.
Good call mate! Think they're only bout Ł30 for weekend. Makes life easier
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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Use a hoist, makes it easy
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