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Engine rebuild and refit

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:36 pm
by nidgester
Is there an easy way of putting the engine and box back in the E30. It looks to be a bit tight to get the engine and box in complete, but mounting the gearbox onto the engine in place looks to be a bit fiddle when putting the 2 top belhousing bolts in.

I'm sure there is an easy way to do this so any advice would be grateful

Cheers

Re: Engine rebuild and refit

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:21 pm
by daimlerman
Lift the rear of the car,I find DiY type ramps almost perfect.Lift the engine/'box by a strap,an old seat belt is good,positioned on the front lifting eye by the dizzy cap and the lug cunningly hidden by the starter,may well take a couple of attempts to get the 'dangle angle' just right but it will go.A trolley jack or a skate board or similar under the back of the gearbox will help as you slide it all into position.