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Agreed....
Out the bottom is the best way..., I have never removed a engine from the top, not saying it cant be done but i would expect it is easier attached to the sub frame...;)
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Jod

855=5 door
854=4 door

failing all dat sheite. all da best!!!!!! not as hard as you may think! all the best bud! just think how good you'll feel when you have completed your task!

Make the job easier by getting the car high enough to begin with then drop the engine, box, suspension and everything on the engine in one go onto the floor. That way you can just remove the engine...

if you have a car lift it will be easy enough just dissconect the wireing down pie etc if not the best bet would be to first remove the gear box drive shafts engine mountaings etc and then lift the...

nads has got a few ingines, ring him on 07737700648.

chad

did you manage to take the sump off without removing the whole engine?

Ross thats a sick looking R32! as for the sump im not sure on removal, most likely very easy, just have a look. but i do know the surface of the sump and bottom of the block must be scrapped 100%...

someone will be along to say soon enough no doubt. But tbh, have a look, it's a fwd so there probably isn't too much in the way if anything, end of the day if you can get a socket on all the bolts,...

i have a t5 you can have for scrap money complete.the had full service hitory120k. down side head gasket gone .before i took it out it ran better sounding than mine any good at heath row

How long do you want to wait for the engine?

As Al said budget around the £350 mark for a good one, stay away from breakers, try and get one privately where you can see the service history then you know the mileage will be correct,

Gary

Second hand engine £300 or thereabouts? Maybe £350 from someone like Salvo who you can trust? Esp. if you don't need the turbo, manifolds etc.

often an engine on ebay for sale couple hundred quid or so

is it gona cost more to fix than to get another one?