Basically I bought a Gti6 with 141k and blown HG with plans to put my 74k engine (out of my written off diablo) thats had the HG cambelt etc done and also head replaced but as Im no mechanic, my mate(s) seemed keen to help me or so I thought till my mate did some research and told me it was too much work for me and him to undertake on our own and knowing my mates would not give up there time for free I decided it best to sell, now that is looking unlikely I had just as well 'Give it a GO'. Even though now it looks like i stand to lose my job in the new year!

Sorry for the rant but i felt it necessary to explain

First and fore most Im not sure where to start should i remove the good enggine from the remains of my Diablo and put it to one side then get the duff engine out? Im certain I dont have most of the tools required to do this but a friend said I can borrow his If needed. Also being a 'Beginer' what would be the best method, split gear box and lift engine out or drop the lot out on the sub frame? I have access to an engine crane so thats one thing less to worry about.

Im way out of my depth really but I cant see me selling it.

Thanks for reading, any advice/tips please!!

Ari

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I Live for the 306

TEAM CHERRY PINK RALLYE
2008 BMW ///M 320d

Yea i think taking my time is key.

Will I need to remove the wheels/hubs etc to remove the d/shafts?

Did you use the loom from the car? I was thinking of using the loom on the good engine.

cheers Ari

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I Live for the 306

TEAM CHERRY PINK RALLYE
2008 BMW ///M 320d

The Hubs can stay on just undo the driveshaft nuts, use any good loom that you know is ok

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Team Supercharged Gti-6™

You will need to remove the wheels to do it but can put them back on when the engine is out, no need to remove the hubs.

Dont forget the powersteering pipes and aircon pipes if you have it fitted, you dont want to ruin these as replacements can be expensive.

I would use the loom that is on the 74k engine as changing these is a right pain, you will need to swap Ecu's to the one from the car you are fixing so the immobilser works correctly.

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Ryan

If I remove the air con Rad will that mean the gas going into the atmosphere or..?


Also would an old s/belt be strong enough to support the engine/box on a hoist as a mate said to use one? Just wondering if anyone on here has used a s/belt?

Ari

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I Live for the 306

TEAM CHERRY PINK RALLYE
2008 BMW ///M 320d

Seat belt will be fine to use to hoist engine out mate,thats how I do it all the time and yes aircon gas will escape providing the system is still charged.

Or you could unbolt the compressor and save the gas. It's illegal to just let it escape.

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Deepak Gohil

Be surprised if you've still got gas in it tbh.

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Cherry Red 306 HDI
Championship White Integra DC5 Type R

ha ha ha ha most 6's are illegal then lmfao

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yeah the zx td is back on the road front mounted intercooler fitted fuel pump tweaks now required + turbo adjustment

lol

Nah unless loads gets on you then you could get severe frost bite.

It's not really a big deal. Lets face it your car won't have any gas in it so I wouldn't worry.

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Ex SC-6

Now in a Megane R26

You would have to be working in a pretty small place for that to be an issue though, but yeah it is a danger.

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Ex SC-6

Now in a Megane R26

pretty much

but as said its very unlikely you will have gas in it probably fell out 8 years ago yes