Engine removal questions

[emery1990]

Ive got an engine hoist with a hook on it, I didnt get anything else with it, was expecting something to wrap around the engine or something. Never used one before so Don't know how I need to support the engine. Ive got a wrap around thing that supported my engine in transit, needs a quick answer as wou7ld like the engine out today.

Thanks

[emery1990]

Nope cant use that, so basically got an engine hoist sitting there for a week not being able to use it, why wouldn't it not come with lifting equipment so it can actually be used.

[danny_p]

They never come with anything,   I usally use a few feet of chain with bolts through the links to hold the engine, or on cars anything will do,old seatbe
Ts are a favoret, as are small ratchet straps  if needs must even blue rope

[emery1990]

Ahhright thought they might come with something. I've found this from machine mart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/guid/EFB02A37-CF38-406B-8839-C255122309F6 so would that be ok to use 1tonne lifting so I'd presume so!

Thanks

[danny_p]

It would work but I find slings sub optimal   with a chain you can lift tthe engine on the piss if you like

[DOA]

B&Q normally sell chain by the meter.

[emery1990]

Ok thanks for the advice, I just went and bought an engine leveler and some slings.

thanks.

Right the drivetrain bolts, what size star bit are they, Ive tried all the sizes ive got but non grip it!

M8 spline been told.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Do you mean the inner cv joint to flange? they are spline headed bolts.

[emery1990]

Yes mate, just bought a clarke tool kit as wanted it out today, but all but one of the bolts are rounded , couldn't get the spline bit to grip, even with hammer it a bit and pushing against it, it just slipped all the time So god knows what I'm going to do now, hammer in a bigger spline bit?

[DOA]

Mole grips!