Today i thought i'd start stripping down the Zed.

Ive sold the engine, and a few other bits that needed to be removed.

Started at 10am this morning. I was meant to be at Gayden, the biggest BMW show of the year, but as i had to work yesterday, the jobs i needed to to, didn't get done, so i missed the show.

Anyway, i spent a couple of hours sorting other parts, then started on the engine. Im no mechanic, but im getting better. When ive taken engines out before, ive had 1 of 2 mates round. 1 is a proper mechanic, the other is like me, but with a bit more experience.

When i stripped the last 2 328 Bmw's i had, neither were about, so i tried to take the engine out myself, and did it!

With this new found attitude to thinking i can do it, i thought the zed would be a bit harder, but i'd still do it.

6pm, it was still in:gun_bandana::gun_bandana:

 

Ive done what i did before, disconect everything, then leave it on its mounts, and drop the subframe. Prop off, gearbox mount off, everything i can see under the bonnet disconnected. Undone the subframe bolts and expected to lift the shell up. THE ENGINE WENT UP WITH IT!

I gave up at about 6.30, defeated. Im gutted to be honest, i thought i could do it.

Ive got my proper mechanic mate coming tomorrow night to show me the way..

 

I tried!:hammer:

best not tell you i took the gearbox and engine out of all my cars on my own then, you must of missed something though, did you leave the A/C compresser connected? or even the rear radiator hoses that go through the fire wall, or even the wiring loom, or even the powersteering pipes. shouldnt be that much else holding it to the bodywork if your lifting the shell off the engine/subframe

Oh best keep an eye on this thread!!! Tuesday might be a bit tight

disconect the steering column as it interferes with the turbo elbow and causes probs, taken two engines out now and had the same prob on both.

disconect the steering column as it interferes with the turbo elbow and causes probs, taken two engines out now and had the same prob on both.

 

im sure hes done that, as he is lifting the shell off the engine and gearbox lol

I worked from the front of one side around the back then down the otherwise disconnecting everything there is quite a few little bits that will hold it in place

Steering column is disconnected.

I bet its something silly, i was getting tired and fed up with it.

Im hoping my mate will say "you didn't undo this" and it'll be out.

 

I can hope!

gear stick take it off

Steering UJ Disconect

Gear box Brace/bracket

AC Pump Disconect

exhaust pipes

Oil Feed pipes

Plugs and Loom

Rad & pipes

all other pipes

 

and subframe needs to be dropped about 3" for the engine/box to have clearence

 

think thats about it ...

 

oh and make sure box as been draind of Oil as when u lift the engine it will come out of the OutPut shaft

gear stick take it off

Steering UJ Disconect

Gear box Brace/bracket

AC Pump Disconect

exhaust pipes

Oil Feed pipes

Plugs and Loom

Rad & pipes

all other pipes

 

and subframe needs to be dropped about 3" for the engine/box to have clearence

 

think thats about it ...

 

oh and make sure box as been draind of Oil as when u lift the engine it will come out of the OutPut shaft

 

 

lol 3rd time ill say it :) hes lifting the shell off the gearbox and engine, not lifting the engine and gearbox out.

You know what...

I didn't undo the gear stick/surround from inside the car... DOH!

Told you i was tired...

Doh ! lol

 

Ok vod ... i got it now lol

 

but if hes doing that there still one nut that needs to be taken off where the G-stick is ...

:lol:

I've got to remove the engine and box out of my breaker next week so this is really reading! Cheers guys :D

I should have got the sthil saw out!

Its out!

Bloody turbo pipes....

 

Pictures to follow.

Hoo fookin ray .....got an address then Jim

Ive text you mate, did you get it?

If not, i might have your number wrong..

I'll pm the address.

 

Cheers