thanks guys, i think i ll take it out the top if i can, i ll let my boss look it over n see what he thinks first, but it sounds a lot simpler, the less i have to do the less that can go wrong eh?
thanks for the advice Nex on what to look out for. if i lower it in slowly i ll be able to move it off anythin it seems to be about to touch and should hopefully be able to avoid bending anything. i suppose if i cock up then i ve only got myself to blame then. think it might take me a bit longer than i was hoping mind... gonna go as slowly as i can within reason.
any more? greedy i know lol...
ok tips:
you can use a narrow hammer handle to aline your clutch plate instead of a clutch tool
use rolls of cardboard to stop the splines falling out of the gearbox when you take the drive shafts out.
photograph and lable everything and have a system of keeping track of the bolts.
if you can have a second micra for referance.
you may find the rust will cause the bolts to sheer off, so have a drill ready but don't push too hard or you will blunt the bit, just nice and slow with breaks,
you will find the easiest way to remove the exhaust is by taking the bolts off the first cat, all the others will probably be too rusty to come off easily.
don't start the engine until you have new water and oil in it, and if you are taking the drive shafts out, don't forget new gearbox oil as well before you drive it.
the more you can remove (wings, bumper, lights, etc) the easier it will be to work on it, don't try and cut corners or you will just waste time.
i still think personally going out the bottom is easiest, take the engine and gear box out as one, because trying to aline the gearbox in the engine bay is a pain in the ass.
don't rush anything, have gloves, expect to get lots of cuts and scratches, have a med kit, some cleaning fluid and something to eat to keep your concentration levels up.
thats about it really, oh and a haynes manual and a toqurc wrench, and someone who knows what they are doing who can also call for help if the car drops on you...
and the obvious, good tools of every kind, keep them neat, axel stands, at least two jacks, etc