Webley1991
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I finally got to the stage today where I was able to lift the engine onto the new chassis.
However, there was a problem. The gussets for the under engine crossmember foul on the bellhousing. This is at the point where the mounting for the clutch slave cylinder is (see photos). This also throws the alignment of the gearbox mounts out.
It looks like the only option here is to cut some of it away using an angle grinder. However I am worring about compromising the strength of the chassis if I do this.
Cutting part away would also compromise the galvanising, causing a possible point that rust could start from. Would coating it with cold galv spray be sufficient here?
Thanks for any advice.
However, there was a problem. The gussets for the under engine crossmember foul on the bellhousing. This is at the point where the mounting for the clutch slave cylinder is (see photos). This also throws the alignment of the gearbox mounts out.
It looks like the only option here is to cut some of it away using an angle grinder. However I am worring about compromising the strength of the chassis if I do this.
Cutting part away would also compromise the galvanising, causing a possible point that rust could start from. Would coating it with cold galv spray be sufficient here?
Thanks for any advice.