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18th October 2008, 11:06 AM
dungarover

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Originally Posted by walker

Razzor, where are you?

I am in Croydon. I have had the motor in and out of my Range 4 times now so I am happy to help you sort it out. I definately found it a bit harder with the auto than the manual box.

I am assuming you have the torqu converter on properly. When I fist put mine in I thought it was in but on reading the manual you there is a critical measurment you have to take and I was way out. I had to muck around with it for an hour to get the torque converter sitting in properly.

Just let us know and I can call around and have a look for you.

Walker, funny you mention the torque conveter. The first time I took an engine out of an auto I didn't undo the bloody thing, took me about the same amount of time to line it all up again. As I said in a previous post, you learn the hard way :mad::mad:

Trav
18th October 2008, 03:52 PM
Waxenwane

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Sook:p

Just get some bolts, cut the heads off and screw them in the back of the block, remember to cut slots in them for a flathead screwdriver, to undo them, stick the motor in the hole, line it up with these studs, maybe jack the trans as Aquarangie said to get the angle of the dangle right and put the thing together and stop your crying;)

1 person needed, 2 helps so you're not getting up and down from under the car, no more required

Then off for a manicure for those dear little hands:D

Your just nasty aren't you:D:D:D
Where are you Razzor? I've got a workshop in Cheltenham thats full of all sorts of stuff in pulled down condition. You are welcome to come over and compare some stuff in an effort to identify your troubles.
18th October 2008, 08:59 PM
mike 90 RR

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPROVER

Where abouts in Melbourne are you? If your not to far maybe we could organise something and i could give you a hand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by walker

Razzor, where are you?

I am in Croydon. I have had the motor in and out of my Range 4 times now so I am happy to help you sort it out.

Just let us know and I can call around and have a look for you.

Razzor .... tell us what you need ;)
18th October 2008, 11:00 PM
rovercare

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waxenwane

Your just nasty aren't you:D:D:D

Me?:eek:

:D
20th October 2008, 09:53 PM
RaZz0R

errrr. ... wow.. didn't expect all the replys...

Had to take a break from it for a few days.
My location is Bayswater, not far down from Stud road... aka this link - http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&h...=16&iwloc=addr

OK.. transmission is jacked up... the idea being to have the transmission on a fair angel while the back of the motor is angled down as well to help line up.

All locaters are fine as well.....

The actual issue seems to be just lining it up. The top of the bell housing (inside) is pretty gouged up atm from us trying to get the ring gear in enough to mate up the locater's.

Wished I had checked back here sooner.. I knew there were people close by but didn't expect the offers. I was getting ready to get rid of it all... till I reminded myself that I have everything for it, roof racks, roof console, rear bar & tire carrier, the bully.. all the extras I wanted.. but with no engine in its all pretty useless aint it?? :)

But yeah, rovercare, I have been trying with two under the car trying to line up, two on top & two at the front to push it back. tried with 3 people & that was useless.. so hence why I am so lost lol.
21st October 2008, 10:00 AM
mike 90 RR

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Originally Posted by RaZz0R

OK.. transmission is jacked up... the idea being to have the transmission on a fair angel while the back of the motor is angled down as well to help line up.

All locaters are fine as well.....

The actual issue seems to be just lining it up. The top of the bell housing (inside) is pretty gouged up atm from us trying to get the ring gear in enough to mate up the locater's.

But yeah, rovercare, I have been trying with two under the car trying to line up, two on top & two at the front to push it back. tried with 3 people & that was useless.. so hence why I am so lost lol.

OK .... Bottom line here Razzor is .... IF it takes 7 folks to push the motor in place then you are doing it wrong

IT has to be set up so 1 person can do it .... the 2cnd person is there just to help and pass the tools

Try the following ...

1 ... Get rid of the 6 people ....

2 .... remove the rubber engine mounts on motor ... this will give you more depth for the motor to meet the bell housing .... when the motor is bolted to the box ... then you can raise it to put the engine mounts in later on

3 ... Use the jack to raise or lower the box to meet the motor .... as "UP as hard as she goes" does not always work

4 ... You have a engine hoist with chains holding the motor .... You must reposition and change the pick up point ... so as to change the balance & angle of the motor to suit the angle of the box

5 ... The hoist & the jack does 99% of the work .... All you do is manipulate it & stick in the bolts

All good :)

Mike

:)
21st October 2008, 11:02 AM
SPROVER

Im aboput 10 min away from you.And funnily enough you live about 10 houses down from my cousin who has a Rangie as well.You might have seen it.Its a dark blue one and its usually parked on the front lawn.If you need a hand let us know.We could both give you a hand.
21st October 2008, 11:42 AM
rovercare

Sooooooooooooooo, have you actually cut some heads off some bolts and used them to locate it all?
21st October 2008, 01:47 PM
RaZz0R

[QUOTE=mike 90 RR;836803]OK .... Bottom line here Razzor is .... IF it takes 7 folks to push the motor in place then you are doing it wrong
yeah that is what I was thinking - mates were all thinking force lol

IT has to be set up so 1 person can do it .... the 2cnd person is there just to help and pass the tools

Try the following ...

1 ... Get rid of the 6 people ....Done :) lol

2 .... remove the rubber engine mounts on motor ... this will give you more depth for the motor to meet the bell housing .... when the motor is bolted to the box ... then you can raise it to put the engine mounts in later on
rubber mounts are not on for this reason :) good call

3 ... Use the jack to raise or lower the box to meet the motor .... as "UP as hard as she goes" does not always work

4 ... You have a engine hoist with chains holding the motor .... You must reposition and change the pick up point ... so as to change the balance & angle of the motor to suit the angle of the box
yeppers

5 ... The hoist & the jack does 99% of the work .... All you do is manipulate it & stick in the bolts thats what I kept telling 6 others lol
All good :)
Mike

Thank you good sir :)
21st October 2008, 01:48 PM
RaZz0R

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPROVER

Im aboput 10 min away from you.And funnily enough you live about 10 houses down from my cousin who has a Rangie as well.You might have seen it.Its a dark blue one and its usually parked on the front lawn.If you need a hand let us know.We could both give you a hand.

HI ya!! :)

Yep seen it, stopped & looked at it & have been waiting to catch the owner out side with it to talk to him :) So yes - he is only a few houses down :cool:

If you guys like BBQ & beer all welcome :) that help would be unreal I am sure - then I'll have met two others around the area as well :)

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