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Old 06-08-12, 07:51 AM   #11
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I assume the engine will need to be drained of all fluids (including gearbox oil) before transport (as otherwise will leak everywhere anyway...)

Biggest problem for me is removing the engine (although it will be done in the timescales) - if anyone down this way wants to give a hand with that then I'd be most appreactiative - Means engine hoist and pallet needed I guess!
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Not sure what I can do to offer as I have to watch my back and the fact that I am due in hospital very soon. Also hoping to go away end of the month on holiday, assuming the hospital don't cause any damage to me!

I could get a pallet, actually I think I have one tucked away from the last engine delivery!
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Old 06-08-12, 08:15 AM   #13
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I'm so amateur, I don't have a rank! As said in text Sam, don't feel pressured to rush, as there is no hurry. I'm sure there will be someone near you as generous as the guys up here.

It's for the site track car after all!!

Plus if the car is up and running well for next years track days, I will have the time to organise a meet down there too!
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Not sure what I can do to offer as I have to watch my back and the fact that I am due in hospital very soon. Also hoping to go away end of the month on holiday, assuming the hospital don't cause any damage to me!

I could get a pallet, actually I think I have one tucked away from the last engine delivery!
The Pallet would be great if possible Mick

Am I correct in saying the engine is 154kg and gearbox is 36kg... In which case its gonna be damn heavy... lol - Wonder where I can get a hoist from...
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I remember Corey, Jim and I lifted the last V6 into a sprinter van. Was not bloody easy but managed it! mick, is it better to leave the gearbox attached for on the pallet or will it need separated?

Hopefully youran will be able to cut us a deal too
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With the hoist are you intending to remove the engine and box where the car currently sits? I only ask as it'll be tough trying to move said hoist over the stones! I found it tough enough on a concrete drive trying to get it moved.

Box 36kg dry
Engine 154kg dry

I could possibly borrow the works hoist again, but it isn't easy to get it into the car and awkward to move around in order to close the rear door. I said I wouldn't do it again as it nearly did my back in and damaged the car. It would also need to be done over a weekend as it'll be needed again the following week, it is used to move tooling around the machine shop.

Pity my trailer isn't road-worthy as I would use that to shift it.
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Have emailed my mate this morning to see what the score is on the pallet load.

Would suggest trying to keep it attached as one if possible, assuming the hoist is stable enough and that'll depend on the ground it is on. Plus it'll be a tight squeeze on one pallet if assembled, if split it'll need two palllets I reckon.
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With the hoist are you intending to remove the engine and box where the car currently sits? I only ask as it'll be tough trying to move said hoist over the stones! I found it tough enough on a concrete drive trying to get it moved.
Was considering pushing the car onto the block paving, lifitng the engine out then pushing the car back again, then drop the engine direct onto pallet and strapping down there and then - would hope to do that withing a few days of delivery, unless I can find a way of moving the pallet etc
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Once on a pallet you will find it hard to move it, been then! Shared drive can be a pain!
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