Harry Flatters Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Done this many time with my VX-XE, but not done a X-Flow.What is the received wisdom on this? Engine only or engine and box in one lump? Which is easier?For reference, I don't need the box out.Thanks in anticipation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Steve, did this several times with my old XF. Always removed the radiator, then took the box and engine out together. Much easier to mate up the box and engine to reinstall as well.It helps if you have a hoist with a balance bar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 If an early car with the ally transmission tunnel then unbolting the prop at the diff end and sliding it out of the way makes life easier.Just the oil to deal with as the box tilts! You could probably tie wrap a thick plastic bag over the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Both out together, much easier IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryK Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Engine & gearbox out using load leveller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 As Ian ( Wrightpayne) said, on an early chassis, in our case a 1984 one, there was no clearance at the front of the engine for it to be pulled clear of the box, so we had to drop the prop off the axle, and pull it out which allowed sufficient room to move the engine and box backwards to allow the front to clear the front chassis rails. Hope that's clear.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thanks all for your guidance and advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 There's just enough space to split on later chassis but I've always pulled engine, box and prop together. Basically reverse of assembly instructions. Wiring prop to box and pushing a length of cordex into the bottom of the tunnel once the box is lifted off its mount helps things slide out. I've always found leaving the crane static and pushing the car away (with my foot) while lifting provides more control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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