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bigjak

Active Member

• Sep 20, 2015

• #1

I am about to take the engine and auto box out of my D1 but don't want to split them (leave a good joint alone).
I have seen photos of the ridiculous angles and heights you need to use to do this.
My theory is to cut the front panel out and lift the whole thing through the front. Will it work?

 

Speckydude

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2015

• #2

Will it drop out underneath ?
Nah, prolly not, Gear levers off, radiator off and with the front panel removed it might, take the transfer box off to slim it down.
Remember to support the gearbox to stop the engine lift tipping and if you take off the front bumper you gain some reach.

 

Last edited: Sep 20, 2015

Discokids

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2015

• #3

I recently watched a video on YouTube showing a 'really quick engine removal, but from a golf. No tools needed just a hefty chain, something solid to anchor to and a bit of fuel in the tank! On the subject of 300tdi + auto trans, what the hell are you lifting it with?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2015

• #4

id split them ,easier and safer in the end

 

shaggydefender

Active Member

• Sep 20, 2015

• #5

if the disco is a scrapper then id chop all the bodywork out of the way to gain room

 

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bigjak

Active Member

• Sep 21, 2015

• #6

The Disco is going to be scrapped, that is why I was thinking of chopping to get access.
I have a 2 ton shop crane for lifting or might ask my farmer mate to bring his tractor round with the digger bucket on the front.

 

hughesy

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2015

• #7

I've done that a few times. Cut all the front panel away and the whole lot will come out in one. It's still a bit of a struggle because it's big and heavy but it can be done.