Have recived my newengine and gearbox for my 6. Am going to be fitting it over the weekend. couple of quick questions as i have not done this before. Can i fit it as a whole unit with exhaust manifold,and all aux components still attached, or will the exhaust mani have to be taken off put in position and reattached once the rest of the engine is in posisiton. any fitting advise welcome thank you.

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Maybe ask Eddy (see his project thread entitled SH*T ENGINES) as i think hes had his fair share of engines in and out

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When i fit them i fit them complete, lift the crane high and with an adjuster on the chains) i adjust the angle of engine/box so that its almost vertical with the gear box pointing to the floor then lower the crane bit by bit whilst adjusting the angle to a level point that the mounts all line up


EDIT Clicky that is teh type of adjuster i use

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Fitted mine with everything attached, gearbox, manifolds, wiring loom etc, only thing I would leave off is the upper engine mount arm as I found it a lot easier to slide over the mount and bolt it up later, also it is easier (but not essential) if you take the complete front end off, bumper, headlights, radiator and slam panel,
I used an electric winch to get mine in and out, simply took the weight of the engine and box with the winch, then undone the mounts, then I turned the engine and box through 90 degrees while pushing the car back out of the way easy peasy

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