Yeah, the centre of gravity is quite far forward and there was a few trial
lifts with the forklift before getting it stable but it was no problem on
the stands (I did have the boot full of stuff as well though just to be
extra safe). Its actually a lot easier on the Q than it was on the XR2 due
to the front body work coming off - the XR2 front was pretty low with the
front bumper/spoiler on.
Everyone has their own way of doing it and as long as its safe thats fine.
Bob Craig
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] which way does the engine come out?
I don't fancy a car on axle stands that high !!
When i was building mine i had it on 4 stands like that (but lower) and
when i fitted the engine it was actually heavy enough to start lifting
the empty rear of the car. I had to put a couple of wheels and tyres in
the boot to keep it balanced.
I do it with an engine crane.
Put the car up on normal axle stands at the front, leave the rear on the
ground.
Undo everything needed to be undone.
Support the engine weight on the crane and undo the engine mounts.
Lower the engine to the ground, or onto a lower trolley makes things easier.
Transfer the engine crane to the front of subframe and use it to lift
the car high enough to pull the engine out the front.
Reverse for reassembly.
Jim
On 11/07/2010 22:47, Robert Craig wrote:
Jin,
See attached link for pics of the engine coming out. You don't need it as
high if you remove the cyl head first.
http://www.skcc.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=881.0
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
----- Original Message ----- From: "jin" <[email protected]>
To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:02 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] which way does the engine come out?
as the title
ill be changing the engine soon but ive no idea if it comes out from
above or below, id rather keep it simple and take it out from above
but does anybody know different?
cheers
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