Engine removal tips?
 

just want to know if theres any alternative to the propper castleated tools to remove the mounting bolts??

cheers...mike

Re: engine removal tips
 

Taking an angle grinder to a set of appropriately sized sockets. I just got them from some guy off ebay.

Druid

Re: engine removal tips
 

Notice safety goggles!
The Stig does Grinding.
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Re: engine removal tips
 

its the super heavyweight protective gloves i like:)

Re: engine removal tips
 

I used a cold-chisel and a hammer. Worked fine for the two engine removals and installs I've done in the last few months...

Re: engine removal tips
 

i removed the left (as you sit) bolt first the used a big f off tourque wrench and the bolt came off without issue ,castle nut wasnt touched

Re: engine removal tips
 

You can get the engine out without touching the castellated nuts, getting it back in it a bit ticklish though.

If you haven't got a socket to grind to make a tool then you can sometimes use a big chisel like a flathead screwdriver, pop it in end and turn it with an adjustable wrench.

Re: engine removal tips
 

As per my post in your other thread. Go through every other possible option before ripping the engine out. Its not as simplez as just pulling it out. You may save yourself a lot of scraped bleeding knuckles, money and time.

Re: engine removal tips
 

I did this as well.Im sure its not an approved method and "torquing" them up again the same way even less so.;)
But it worked for me.:D

Re: engine removal tips
 

Yes, you can be a a bodger and mullah the nuts if you want to, some people may consider this an alternative - I don't.

Make/buy/borrow some suitable tools, when you come to put the motor back in you'll be glad you did.