Engine Removal

[JJ Autosleeper]

My head gasket replacement has developed into an engine out full rebore. As there is 5 thou+ wear in the bores diagnosed by my engine reconditioner (Brian North), hence I was getting crank case gas asphyxiation whilst driving. And I could not get her to idle.

I have now stripped off all the engine peripherals. I’m assuming I then need to jack the gearbox and overdrive, and split the gearbox assembly from engine once I have the hoist in place and the weight taken by straps.

Then am hoping I can lift, rotate, and remove the engine via the passenger door.

Any tips on the above?

 

[PaulJL]

That's the way to do it. Keep the straps as short as possible or the crane will touch the ceiling. You may need to reposition it during the lift, this can be done by using some wood across between the arches to sit it down on

 

[Panky]

As Paul said that's the way I did it but not having an engine crane I rigged up a scaffolding pole beam through he cab supported by an 'A' frame on either side and dragged the lump along the beam.