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Engine Out Question
Posted: 05 Dec 2006, 20:54
by mike the van
Numpty question have dropped engine out (2.0l A/C) for it being fettled by Laurie Pettit, quetion is how do you support gearbox. I can't be doing with it being on axle stands for a month or so ?
Can I support it with webbing or similar to a bar across the engine lid and then move the van.
Mike
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Posted: 05 Dec 2006, 21:20
by veedweeb
That's exactly what I did when I dropped the engine from my Squareback.
Just loop a strong rope around it, or a ratchet strap or similar. If it's in more or less the same position as it was when the engine was attached, you'll be able to push the car around without any problems.
Posted: 07 Dec 2006, 07:23
by dink
something like this will do the job
click on the pic
can be bought for £30 or £40, or made at home for less
Posted: 07 Dec 2006, 08:07
by toomanytoys
A ratchet strap and length of wood accross the hatch is cheaper though!!!
Posted: 10 Dec 2006, 19:39
by murdoch
4x2 and ratchet strap worked a treat for me too
Posted: 11 Dec 2006, 09:22
by Dubstar
Don't forget to put it round the box though not the input shaft.
