i need my engine out for a clutch change, just wondering if theres any doo's and donts with engine removal? anything to do before i start unbolting stuff or anything to watch out for.

theres no coolant in it, a lot of the stuff is off already, only big obstruction is the downpipe that i can see, should be alright to just unbolt and go?

 

Didn't think a clutch change on a Scoob was an engine out job?????

 

drop the gear box

 

You can unbolt the turbo from the down pipe no problem.

Watch out for the clutch fork pin to seperate the gearbox from the engine

 

Yup think I'd be pulling the box out rather than the engine = less bolts

 

engines easier if you aint got a lift
yeah only problem your face is the clutch pin if you didnt know about it
couple of hours should see you done

 

id rather unbolt the engine and hoist it out then work on the floor pulling shafts etc out with little room to work to be fair

clutch pin then, talk to me? what do i need to know

 

have done clutches both ways with little difference IMO the good thing about doing it the engine out way is you can tidy those little jobs like cam cover gasket, hose changes, plugs service parts ect ect while its out. For the clutch fork you will need to pull the pin out (with a threaded bolt do a search its been well covered !!!!) worth inspecting your engine mounts also and always replace your spiggot bearing (centre of flywheel)