General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

easiest way to put engine and gearbox back

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-02-2015, 04:21 PM
  #1  
steve.rst
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
steve.rst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ivybridge
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default easiest way to put engine and gearbox back

im about to put my engine and gearbox back into my rs turbo, i was going to fit in this order, could do with someone in the know to comment please

bolt engine ( with inlet manifold) to gearbox
fit gearbox crossmember
fit complete assembly from underneath engine bay
fit exhaust manifold and turbo
then fit things like starter motor, alternator, radiator, intercooler etc
finally fuel pipes and all the wiring
Old 08-02-2015, 04:56 PM
  #2  
botters
competant bodger
iTrader: (2)
 
botters's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: preston
Posts: 6,234
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

fit the complete engine and boxtogether from underneath thats how i do them
Old 08-02-2015, 06:58 PM
  #3  
steve.rst
Part of the Furniture
Thread Starter
 
steve.rst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ivybridge
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hi botters, do you fit the exhaust manifold and turbo to the engine before putting in the engine bay
Old 08-02-2015, 07:04 PM
  #4  
xr2wishy
Bodger of Blackburn
iTrader: (2)
 
xr2wishy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: blackburn
Posts: 4,409
Received 23 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

I'd fit the turbo when engine is in situ, inlet can go on before lifting in.
Old 08-02-2015, 08:02 PM
  #5  
botters
competant bodger
iTrader: (2)
 
botters's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: preston
Posts: 6,234
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by steve.rst
Hi botters, do you fit the exhaust manifold and turbo to the engine before putting in the engine bay
yes ifit everything to the engine except hoses and wiring
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
j.hammond1
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
30
31-10-2021 05:28 PM
Gadget
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
1
14-08-2015 07:19 AM
Gadget
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
0
13-08-2015 08:19 PM
wheelwizardrefurbs
Technical help Q & A
10
04-08-2015 06:23 PM
MARKYMARKONE
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
10
02-08-2015 09:33 PM



Quick Reply: easiest way to put engine and gearbox back



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:15 PM.