Mim Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 Armed with a brand new engine hoist I am about to attempt the removal of my Vauxhall 2 ltr in order to inspect the rear main oil seal. As a first timer I would welcome any advice. I have drained oil and water and now in the process of removing external components. I assume I can leave the bell housing and gearbox in situ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 Yes. Take the engine out and leave the box and bellhousing in the car. Remove the follwing major bits: Starter Air Filters and back plates (I pray its not a VX inj!!! these are a pig) Header Tank Alternator Exhaust Take the engine mounts off both engine and chassis befor attempting to remove. Take care when refitting the exhaust - the threads on the head (if you do not have all studs) are quite soft and strip easily. If your car has removeable chassis diagnols remove at least the pass side one. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 And put a trolley jack under the gearbox or bellhousing before you pull the engine away from the gearbox. If you lift the engine (crane) and gearbox (jack) a little before separating them that gives more clearance at the front of the engine. If you don't have the removeable diagonals, pre 1994 or race chassis, then you need to uncouple the engine and gearbox and then get the engine nearly vertical before you can slide it towards the front of the engine bay to get the rear flange (where the bellhousing mounts) between the diagonals. I've cleverly managed to crack the starter motor mounting flange off my block so that it fits more easily between the diagonals. Makes mounting the starter a bit more difficult though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 2, 2002 Author Share Posted January 2, 2002 Thanks chaps. Unfortuneately I do not have the removeable diagonals and have been advised previously that the engine needs to come out/go in at quite an accute angle. Its been recomended to use a Load Leveller (Machine Mart item) in conjunction with the hoist? Arnie - I am on carbs - do these need to come off and if so with/without the manifold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 With the removeable diags you can easily get engine and gearbox out the exhaust manifold can be left in too... but as you are, it's engine only as Arnie describes. The carbs/manifold can be left on no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 Check and double check that all electrics are off before you start hoisting, although there aren't many on a carb engine. Start with the car on stands to aid getting to the engine mounting brackets. A piece of wood with a rope is useful to hold the gearbox up with whilst the engine is out. The wood should be long enough to lie on the top of the chassis to hang the input shaft from. Don't forget to put the release bearing back in before you replace the engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 Steve, What is this exhaust manifold of which you speak? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 Mim, The MM load leveler works well, but I have not tried it on a VX car. You should be able to leave the carbs on. Also ensure you pick the engine up by the loops which bolt to the nsf and osr of the head. I'd also say that instead of lifting the engine to an acute angle 30deg from horiz is the max requred, then swivenl the engine so the centreline is parallel to the left side chassis diagnal. Good luck! Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted January 2, 2002 Share Posted January 2, 2002 yes Steve, I'm curious too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 5, 2002 Author Share Posted January 5, 2002 I am nearly there with ther removal of all external ancilery items. Should be hoisting tomorrow. Re the two nuts under the gearbox mounting plate? do these need to be undone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 5, 2002 Share Posted January 5, 2002 You should not have to undo these unless you are replacing the g'box mount. I don't even remoive them when removing the gearbox! Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 6, 2002 Author Share Posted January 6, 2002 Successfully hoisted out with no major problems - thanks for your help. I now want to get to the main seal and therefore appreciate any comments or tips re removing clutch and flywheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 So how do you manage that then Arnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 CC, The gearbox mount can stay in the car. Just remove the big central bolt to free the gearbox. Alex Wong www.alexwong.net www.slipstream-trackdays.co.uk _________ / / ___ _/______ /_ ___ / (_) (_)/ /`-'/o/ _______ o/`-'/ / /// ( VDU7X ) \/ / /___/--_________/--/___/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 To get to the main seal i now need to remove the clutch and flywheel. Looks straight forward but any particular things to look out for or tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 You Vauxhall boys have to make a meal of everything!!!! Buy a "K" and just lift it out by hand!!! :-)))) Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying kiwi Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Beagle, You keep talking like this and you will get locked up in a pound. Kiwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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