Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

2016-08-29 Thread Derek Clews
Hi, I got some thick ply and mounted large castor wheels on the bottom. Then lowered the engine/gearbox on to that, undid the mounts and raised the car. Then the engine/gearbox can be rolled out from under. The trolley has proved useful for other things in the mean time and now has a spare e

Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

2016-08-29 Thread Darren Siepka
Ditto on the last replies, drop the engine to the floor then lift the front end.i always picked up the front with a strop onto the subframe via the engine lift, then supported it whilst i pulled the engine/box combo clear .then lower it all to a lower position whilst working after. Darren On 29 Au

Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

2016-08-29 Thread Kish Patel
Remove bonnet and just left front end up so much easier Sent from my iPhone SE. - Kish On 29 Aug 2016, at 10:20 am, Stephen McKay <12steve...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi all, I need to remove the engine and gearbox as a unit from my 2+2, as part of the restoration. Is it possible to remove them f

[Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

2016-08-29 Thread john beckett
Hey, Speaking from the experience of replacing the engine in mine several times. I always just unbolt the cradle off the frame and the engine mount off the other side and drop the engine and gearbox down on the floor (carefully not to crack the sump) then I jack the body up and put axle stands

[Quantum Owners] Engine & gearbox removal from 2+2

2016-08-29 Thread Stephen McKay
Hi all, I need to remove the engine and gearbox as a unit from my 2+2, as part of the restoration. Is it possible to remove them from above, which I think I would find easier in my case, equipment-wise. Many thanks, Stephen -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the