halo Active Member Oct 6, 2011 #1 ayup peeps,would anyone happen to know how big a job it is to change the engine and gearbox mounts on my 300tdi? and could it be done on my drive? cheers all
ayup peeps,would anyone happen to know how big a job it is to change the engine and gearbox mounts on my 300tdi? and could it be done on my drive? cheers all
Dr_evil Banned Oct 6, 2011 #2 You could do it on your drive with the right equipment Guessing you'd have to take the engine and gearbox out though which might take a while so I'd say 2 days job ? Thats what the garage told me they might need at the most to swap an engine over
You could do it on your drive with the right equipment Guessing you'd have to take the engine and gearbox out though which might take a while so I'd say 2 days job ? Thats what the garage told me they might need at the most to swap an engine over
jamesmartin Well-Known Member Oct 6, 2011 #3 you dont need to take engine out undo jack up engine wiggle out ,same with gear box though dont undo both engine and transmission at same time, vehicle bottle jack will do with wooden blocks
you dont need to take engine out undo jack up engine wiggle out ,same with gear box though dont undo both engine and transmission at same time, vehicle bottle jack will do with wooden blocks
Dippypud Never Knowingly Understood Full Member Oct 6, 2011 #4 Depends if your drive is flat, wide enough and is of a suitable surface for the jack and axel stands or ramps. Dont forget also to chock the wheels as you'll be giving the vehicle some serious wiggling and pulling. Good luck.
Depends if your drive is flat, wide enough and is of a suitable surface for the jack and axel stands or ramps. Dont forget also to chock the wheels as you'll be giving the vehicle some serious wiggling and pulling. Good luck.
