Engine removal question

[molegti]

is it possible to remove the engine with the gearbox in situ or has the whole lot definately have to come out and be split?

[mad4vws]

both can be removed together if you use a engine Crane or hoist..

[richking]

I took mine out last month with a crane and i left the box on. all i did was pull the cambelt side forward as it came out so the gearbox cleared the chassis leg.

[molegti]

thanks for the replies but im thinking more along the unlikely lines of can the engine be remove without bringing the gearbox with it?

[Wayne]

thanks for the replies but im thinking more along the unlikely lines of can the engine be remove without bringing the gearbox with it?

Yes but it makes it harder, just as quick to remove both together and then split on the floor.

[thai-wronghorse]

Why would you leave the gearbox in if you're taking the engine out,  its easier to leave it bolted together. 

[molegti]

Less to remove assuming its practical or even possible.

[weazgti]

It won't make it easier. You d have to remove box from car then pull engine which will be a waste of time

[molegti]

Thanks for the replies, just planning ahead at this stage.