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Hi, yes engine was left in situ, you will need however some form of support from above ie RSJ, engine hoist etc as you have to support from above whilst removing offside engine mount and also sump so if you only have axle stands etc then it will become a very hard job to do. You also need to...

Hi, apologies for delay, but yes completed it all o.k and has been running fine ever since. It was one of those jobs that when you actually do it, it is easier than you think. The best way I can think of to describe it is to think of the poles for example that tents use or similar, the ones...

Finally got chain installed, yet to put everything back so haven't fully tested but appears to be going o.k so far. One thing I have found is that I ordered a kit off e-bay which came with two sprockets which I thought would be for each camshaft, however after taking the inlet one off containing...

Hi, thanks Master tech much appreciated, hopefully get it sorted this weekend now.

Hi, anyone got the specific answers to these 1) how many bolts secure gearbox to engine, I have removed seven but will not split, am I missing any? 2) does the starter have to be removed to split gearbox/engine, do their bolts also help in joining engine/gearbox? 3) I understand that you cannot...

Hi, yes thanks, I understand the principal behind disengaging the pin to prevent breakage but ideally I could do with specific answers to these 1) how many bolts secure gearbox to engine, I have removed seven but will not split, am I missing any? 2) does the starter have to be removed to split...

Hi,many thanks for reply and much appreciated but is anyone exactly certain about the number of bolts within the sump? As I can only see three and the car mechanics magazine only mentions three. To give an idea of how tough seal is I can lie under the car, grip the upper sump and lift myself off...

Hi, new to this forum but having issues with replacing timing chain. I cannot seem to break seal on upper sump. So far I have removed lower sump, then removed 7 small bolts around upper sump edge, 3 from inside sump, 3 joining onto gearbox and 2 going vertical around gearbox end, have I missed...

likewise for removing VVT sprocket looking at previous posts I can see how this is done but there is no mention of how to put it back on ie has the same procedure got to be done, has it got to be retarded/advanced? There happened to be a report on this in car mechanics a while ago and they make...

Hi, appreciate this is an old thread but need help with upper sump removal as at present i do not have haynes manual. i have removed lower sump I have then removed three bolts from within upper sump, 7 small bolts from around sump edge, 3 bolts to go onto gearbox and two long bolts which go...