yellow Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I am planning to have a 300 tdi with an 'R' gearbox and LT230 T-box shipped over. As the combo is still in the vehicle, the owner asked how I wanted it shipped. I can choose between all in one, split, or very split, depending on weight. (kilogramms please...) So, what does it weigh? - A full combo as described above? - The engine, the gearbox and the transferbox all separate - The gearbox and the transferbox apart, and the engine in parts as well (Head off, short engine, ancilliaries...) I'd prefer no split at all, but I will have weight and space restrictions. And while I am at it, which other parts should I ask for once the owner is gutting the engine bay? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'd suggest engine on one pallet and gearbox/tbox on another. Anything bigger than a pallet size is likely to be expensive to ship I should think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 And while I am at it, which other parts should I ask for once the owner is gutting the engine bay? Radiator/intercooler assembly complete with all hoses/pipes, header tank, glowplug relay & associated wiring, engine wiring loom [can be left on the engine --- just disconnect @ multiplugs] air cleaner assembly & all it's associated hoses, fuel filter assembly, exhaust downpipe, power steering reservior & all hoses. that lot should get you a full 300Tdi correctly installed in to your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 make sure as Ralph says you get the glow plug relay as there about £50 to purchase and normally dont make it with the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Ahhh, thanks for the replies, but the only question, basically the main question, has not been answered, and I am still looking for that piece of info... What do the parts weigh ? 300TDi engine R380 Gearbox LT230 TBox Plus some other parts... (Handbrake will probably not make it as this will become an X-eng item anyway) The van transporting the engine has its limitations, and based on the weight, the assembly will need to be 'broken'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 LT230 is pretty carriable - 50kgs I'd reckon? Won't be far off. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Maybe a twitch more, perhaps 60kg for the LT230 and similar or 50kg ish for the R380 + bellhousing. 300TDi weighs about as much as the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 From a quick yahoo search on engine weights, the only figure i have found stated for a 200/300 tdi was 204kg. I would assume this is without any bits attached, ie starter, alternator, manifolds etc. From a shipping point of view, you would probably prefer to allow for ancillaries on top of this, so that you are covered on costs/ carrying capacity etc. I hope this is ok and await to be corrected!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Maybe a twitch more, perhaps 60kg for the LT230 and similar or 50kg ish for the R380 + bellhousing.300TDi weighs about as much as the moon. yeah i reckon 50kg is about right- i pick one up using arm power alone which equates to about 60kg for me, however the shape of the transfer box would knock some of this lifting capacity off. It also feels like 2 bags of spuds- and i carry about 200 bags ever week so i konw what 2 bags feels like! p.s. yes my friends do call me wurzel p.p.s or would i had any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 R380+LT230+bellhousing + clutch on a wooden pallet is 100kg (includes pallet weight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 You want to split the gearbox from engine just to do a nice easy clutch change before you reinstall the unit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 And a big thanks to the replies... Will tell my van-man that he'll soon be driving the Moon across the border... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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