greek1983

i bought a classic on a 98 s plate with no engine but everything else, I have bought an engine from a 99 v plate. I have managed to get it to bolt up to the gearbox but I can't get the mounts on the bottom of the engine to line up with the slotted holes as the engine and gearbox seem slightly to far forward. has anybody had this problem before and does anyone know how I can get it to move back and line up?

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

How far forward are u talking ?
If its only a few mm just knock the threaded part back with a chisel.

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

If its miles out, just check gbox mount as it could have been pulled forward whilst removing old engine!!
Have you fitted release bearing correctly also ?

greek1983

the release bearing was already in place so i'm not too sure. I have got the clutch arm and pin into place so I think it's right and the box and engine are mated up with no gaps. I haven't checked the gearbox mount so I shall have a look at that. it's about 5-6mm out. I've never worked on one of these before, plenty of other cars but with this I am clueless.

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

Maybe just try and jack up the back end of the box, just to level the whole engine n transmition. And it should just knock into place.

greek1983

brilliant thank you for your advice and help. i'll have a look when its not so cold on my driveway.

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

I think an issue you will encounter is the difference between a phase 1.5 engine and phase 2.

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

The physical engine will fit no probs. it's the inlet manifold where he will struggle. Depending if his s reg is a v4 or v5. But if it is a 98 as earlier said, he's gonna be in trouble I think. Unless he has the loom. Manifold. Ecu and later sensors.

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

Yes I know, I was throwing in something that the OP may not of known.

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

Tbh. I never though at first glance. Lol

greek1983

the inlet and all the sensors seemed to fit as I had to change it over as it had a broken pipe. all the connections seem to fit though. what do I need to look out for difference wise?

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

Is the coilpack in the center of the manifold or offset to the right?

greek1983

It was on the right if your stood at the front of it on both of them.

PADDYHOEY

iTrader: (24)

So ur s reg is a v5 then. So all good then !!

greek1983

I was told it was a facelift and other than that i don't really know lol i only bought it because it was so cheap. So i should be ok with regards to sensors? I have got all the sensors that came with the car as there is a full engine in pieces in the boot.