Removing an M10 and 'box

[chips]

I'm removing the M10 from my 316 tomorrow. I'm planning on removing it from above with the 'box still attached. If I get enough of an angle on it is it possible?

[SPADGE]

Very very easy yes

[chips]

cheers spadge

[Alex]

should be ok, i removed the box before i took a 318i m10 engine out of a chromie but the car was tipped on its side LOL

[rob0r]

I did it in an E21, so it's a definite yes.

[karaokebykris]

Oh yes it will go no problem! even go back in the same way if you would want to do such a perverted thing!

[chips]

All going smoothly. We got a bit of a late start and packed up early, but we took the bonnet off, got the exhaust off to the manifold,took off the propshaft, disconnected the wiring and plumbing and all the ancillaries. Then we loosened the engine and gearbox mounts ready for removal tomorrow. Not bad for 5 hours work I reckon. I dont remember the propshaft being so easy last time.

[Alex]

so now the engine is out, what is going back in

[chips]

M42 2.0 stroker, itb's, cams, lightened valvestrain, etc

Standard M42 for the moment though, the new engine is a project in itself.

[Alex]

M42 2.0 stroker, itb's, cams, lightened valvestrain, etc

Standard M42 for the moment though, the new engine is a project in itself.

sounds interesting

i like

[chips]

All out. Nice straightforward job. Took us just another hour to lift it out this morning

Thanks all