I have found an engine finally but the problem now is how am i going to pick it up. I was just curious how much does an 1100 weigh with a rod change gearbox on it and would I be able to fit it in the back of a stationwagon or will I need a ute. What do you guys reckon?

Its 300 kilos there abouts and probably a tight fit in a station wagon plus its sure to drip oil. Go the ute.

bit lighter than 300 kg , the manual lists the front subframe with motor etc at a bit over 200 kg . two people can lift it out of a ute but better with three to lift it in , four if it's a high or 4wd ute . Drain the oil out before you put it in if you can , just one less thing to make a mess in transit then .

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A 998cc with box and head(nil oil)and without the radiator and no subframe is exactly 156kg(have one sitting on the scales at the moment....)

Lifting it is best with 3 persons or an engine hoist with a bracket on the head studs. I also use old seatbelts(works for me!!...lol)

Hope it helps

Hooroo

Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!

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Rob Forsyth
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hehehe - I must have had two of them them on the scales at once. Mine was just a guesstimate but the point has been well covered. Three or four able bodied men and or an engine hoist. Its suprising how many people these days have a hoist.

Just an addendum - wagon or ute - rope the engine down so it doesn't move around - its a big mass once it gets moving.

It really doesnt matter - its still bloody heavy

Four would be safer and save a couple of backs and skinned knuckles...

Hooroo

Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!

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reccomend lether gloves if you're lifting by hand.

The sharp bits hurt.

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And I guess...you recomend Shoe's also

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Instead of your best car working-on thongs.

I get so used to seeing everyone wearing solid elastic sided boots here in the scrub. Spent a couple of hours a while back in the main street of Parramatta. Now a barrage of resturants. I sat there watching the fashion statements walking by and was sincerely suprised by the number of thong wearing people.

And yes - I am old school - thongs go on your feet - "G-strings go on your bum (sort of)

station wagon will do it easy. I have had a few motors in the back of my old wagon.

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^^^ "motors" is a euphamism for doing the nasty

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When I've shifted engines I've done it in a trailer. I put a mini tyre (no rim) in first and kinda use it as a nest for the gearbox to sit in then rope it down. Then, before I get it home, I take it to the local DIY car wash and spend a couple of dollars with the high pressure spray. (plug any holes first) You could do that in the ute.

Obviously the more you take off such as starter motor, alternator, radiator, manifold, head, etc, the lighter and easier it becomes. I can lift and shift a dained motor without the manifold, rad, alt and starter motor by myself but not very far.

smithy in the Athens of the South

Which part of the motor do you lift with your feet?
It's the hands that hurt.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Hmmm... its not that you lift a motor with your feet - its whats under the motor when it slips from your hands - usually your feet - and it destroys a good pair of thongs - if you live in Sydney.

You should have no problems in a station wagon, I have routinely carted them round in the back of my 3 cylinder charade, two people to lift them in and you will be fine.
Chris

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