This FAQ aims to show a basic technique for removing a Gti6 engine using a crane and load leveler. Please can no-one post till I have finished.

The job is split into two stages, firstly removing and disconnecting the relevant components in order to remove the engine and then secondly actually removing it from the car.

I cover the major tasks for stage 1 briefly, MORE DETAIL CAN BE FOUND IN THE OTHER FAQ’S on this sight so refer to those as and when you need.

Please remember to make what notes you need, take pictures and label connectors and pipes to ease refitting, you will be glad you did cos you wont remember!!

The overall plan is to remove the engine with all components and engine loom still in place complete with gearbox. This is relatively quick and straightforward. Read the whole guide before you start, if you are not 100% confident. Also consult the 306 haynes manual.

The first task is to get the front of car jacked up and on to axel stands. Take care when jacking and chock the wheels when the stands are in place. Remove the bonnet too for ease now too.

Next up unbolt the cat from the manifold (These springs\bolts are always a pain in the ass)and disconnect the lambda sensor at the black and red conector.

Disconnect the white plug to the speedo drive while you are down there.

Drain the cooling system and remove the radiator.

Disconnect the coolant pipes from the heater matrix.

Disconnect the top hose on the power steering pump from the reservoir. Unbolt the connector to the high pressure hose at the subframe join leaving this pipe connected to the pump and the engine.

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Disconnect the 2 engine loom connectors on the passenger wing. You don’t need to remove the connector totally from the wing as it is shown in the pic just unplug it. Find any other electrical stuff that needs to be moved\disconnected and take care of it. Theres also the alarm to disconnect and other electrical components in that wing (and elsewhere) that I have forgotten! Once you have it all unplugged wrap all the connectors up in a bag to protect them.

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Set the arm on the engine crane to the longest setting it can cope with 250kgs. Slide the crane into position.

Connect the load leveler to the 2 lifting eyes on the engine.

Take the weight of the engine with the crane. Don’t lift the engine at all though cos you may pull it off the stands. Adjust the load leveler so that it will be level (hook to crain dead centre).

Remove the bolt that goes through the lower engine mount.

Release the gearbox mount.

Release the top engine mount.

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When the engine is high enough to clear the slam panel ease the crane backwards until the engine can be lowered onto something suitable. I used to use hardboard with casters fitted (cheap and effective) although I have an engine stand now with the same piece of hardboard across the legs.

Breathe a sigh of relief as the engine is out. That’s probably only one phase of your project tho so the tools wont be away for long!

Can an Admin add this to FAQ please

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