Engine and gearbox removal

[buzzer]

A mate has asked me to do a cam belt and a clutch on his 182. :shock: Rather than do a clutch, and then a cam belt separately, I thought it would be easier to take the complete engine and gearbox out. I have good workshop facilities with a wheel free hoist and a block and tackle, so no problems there.

Is it best to lift the engine and box out, or can I drop it out underneath using the hoist?

Also, do I have to have the air con evacuated or can I get away without it?

any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[BoroGTI]

Dont think you'll get much joy on here with a question referring to doing a job like that yourself

 

[Sir_Dave]

Dont think you'll get much joy on here with a question referring to doing a job like that yourself

lol.

Whilst i dont generally put cars back together, i know that when breaking clio's, we normally drop the subframe to get the box out, then lift the engine out using a bit metal pole & a seatbelt... using an engine crane makes things considerably easier!!!

 

[Matbrown]

I always lift them out the top.