Engine pulling instructions

Started by bahoffe, June 22, 2010, 02:36:06 PM

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I found this thread on miniresource.com  thought I would post it here. http://www.miniresource.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3210

Engine removal - step by step - Note this is my personal method,
everyone has they're own versions!

Also note that I specifically refer to Carb engines here -
same principles apply to injections though.

Few reminders for the initial prep for the engine removal:

Checklist:

trolley Jack, pair axle stands. Have a load of plastic bags handy, and bag up &
label each things that comes off - if you dont recognise the part, label it!
Makes refitting sooo much easier.

- disconnect/remove battery
- remove bonnet - held on with 4x nuts, 7/16" heads
- remove the split pins from the eng of the CV's on the front, and
loosen the hub nuts - do this now, as it's near impossible with the car in
the air! You may need the help of an assistant to hold the brake
pedal down while doing this.
- Loosen the wheel nuts
- Jack the car up, and support on axle stands
- remove the roadwheels
- drain the engine oil
- drain the coolant and remove the radiator
- disconnect the fuel line and choke & accelerator cables from the carb
- remove the exhaust, inlet/exhaust manifold, and carb.
- If you have an inline brake servo fitted, undo the 3 retaining bolts
and push to one side in the engine bay
- disconnect the wiring to the starter motor and then remove motor
- disconnect & remove alternator
- disconnect the wiring for the oil pressure light and temp light
- disconnect the top engine steady bar
- disconnect the bottom engine steady bar
- disconnect any engine to body earth straps
- if you have disc brakes, remove the calipers, but leave the hoses
connected.
- working under the car, remove the lock bolt and roll pin holding the
gear linkage into the gearbox.
- working inside the car, undo the screws and nuts holding the gear
linkage in place, and remove by dropping under the car.
- split all 3 balljoints on each hub, and drop the top joint out from the top
arm - leave the botom one in for now.
- working under the car, and preferably with the correct tool, split the
pot joints from the gearbox. When free, remove the hubs from the bottom
arms and ease away from the box, leaving the drive shaft complete.
- working from each side under the arch, remove the 2 nuts/bolds on the
engine mounts
- that's it - the engine is now free - so get a sling/rope/chain round it and get it out!

In true Haynes fashion....refitting is reverse of removal....