It seems to be going a little too well.....?



Can anyone run through what needs to be done so I can check
I've used this guide - http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t632...e-removal.html but where it says to remove the "trans bolts" I can't match the picture below up on my car...



I realise the guide was on an RS. Any help would be appreciated before I book the hire of the hoist

 

I dunno but by your picture you've taken a lot of stuff off you don't need to! Unless you're breaking the car that is?

I didn't need to touch any bolts under the driveshafts, you just need your bellhousing bolts/nuts and the two engine mount bolts under the subframe and it should lift out if you've got all other wiring and hoses disconnected?

 

Hammer and screwdriver in true Kwik fashion...

 

Bottom one is a stud and nut ( same on the other side of the bellhousing ) and you wont have the upper arrowed bolt if yours is a Version 1~4.

Mick

 

What did I not need to remove?

I've upgraded my tool kit ....


OK I'll look tonight cheers Mick. What's the clutch release procedure I hear about?

 

On the right hand side of the gear box as you look from the front of the car, you'll see what looks like a bung with an allen key centre, you need to remove said bung and insert one of your longer M8 bolts I think ( they are the ones you use a 10mm spanner on) what your doing is screwing it in to the clutch fork pivot rod jobbie, just get it in 4/5 turns of the thread, you'll know it's in because it won't want to come out, then you need to wiggle it and pull it out to release the clutch fork, it's just a long rod basically, can be a bit stiff but it does come out.

There are vids on youtube, and don't forget to support the gear box with a trolly jack when your taking the engine out.

Oh and lol at how much you've stripped it, I made the same mistake I bet you've been at that a few hours.

 

Lol you could have left the bumper and headlights on, there is not much that needs removing to lift the engine out.

 

Cheers Ditch. I'm getting rid of the air con anyway and the front bumper either needs a spray or replacing I haven't decided yet. I'll probably look at some crystal headlights as well, and I have a front mount to fit so the rad etc needs to come off anyway. Its been a few hours work all right, what with putting little stickers and numbers on parts so I know where they go back and taking pictures of just about every movement i've made. While It's been coming apart i've considered respraying the engine bay so the more that comes out the better, as long as I remember where it all goes.
Any pictures of where i can find these "trans bolts"? .

 

I've not read your guide as I can't be arsed , there is no secret to getting it out other than the clutch fork release, look under the car where the engine mounts are and undo them and the 4 bolts in the bell housing and it will lift straight out with a bit of giggery pokery.

How much you paying to hire an engine hoist, because it's probably cheaper to buy one off ebay for £130 then when you've done with it stick it back on ebay as opposed to renting twice and delivery or going to collect and return twice, you may even find one cheaper you can do the same with an engine stand too.

Unless it's a tenner a pop.

 

If the mechanic at work was in any way reasonable he could either lend me his or pop round with it and help me. But he doesn't do anything for free, even for a score he won't do it (and he lives in the same town).

I'm on the lookout for one, but theres no rush until the engine stand arrives. Going rate is about £40 per day to hire. Might just get this....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Hydrau...item1c30d1a5e4

 

Thats what I did, because I didn't fancy the grief of being under pressure to do it in a day and get it back or pay charges, may as well own one then when you don't need it stick it back on the bay, second hand ones go for similar money.

 

Like so...