Fitting Engine

[Guest Stephen Robertson]

Hi Guys

 

I am doing some work on engine ,ie sump is getting shortend and i have just order a new clutch kit .Donor drove well had 80K on clock but had a towbar fitted. So i though that while engine was out anyway a new clutch would be in order, no problems so far.

 

My question is would it be easier to fit gear box into 2b and then fit engine , or would it be easier to fit gearbox to engine and fit the whole thing as per video.

 

Looking forward to your opinions

 

Stephen

[Guest daveg]

Stephen

 

It would be easier to bolt them togther then put in as a single unit...

 

This is because there is little room to use spanners around the bell-housing once in the car...

 

Dave

[Guest Battery Bill]

Stephen

We would definitely agree with Dave, fit the gearbox first.

[Guest DaveB]

Yep fit them as one lump takes less than an hour with a engine crane.

 

Dave B

[Guest Stephen Robertson]

Thanks guys

 

 

When I get sump back and clutch arrives I will bolt back together and it should be ready to fit .

 

I Had a trial fit of gear box while it is seperate to see if it would clear the chassis mounting. I have had to trim the chassis back as per pictures on bill & joeys web site (thanks)

 

My next question is looking at the flywheel (clutch removed ) it has a slight ripple to the face , would i be best to have this machined before fitting new clutch or does it not really matter

 

Thanks Agian

 

Stephen

[Guest MikeD318]

I would imagine that slight ripple=shaky pull aways and probably premature clutch wear. Get it machined while it's out of the car, you'll only be kicking yourself when you have to remove it at a later date (especially if it's on the road and you could be out driving it :gdit: )

Make sure whoever you get to machine it knows what they are doing though.

 

Mike.