simonpelly Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hi Folks, Looking to remove the engine out of our 300Tdi 1997 Defender 110 to do some work on it. Thinking of using a 1 tonne engine crane. Suspect in reality it will not be possible to lift high enough over the wings. As such, do you think removing the front grill, rads, intercooler, etc... will create enough space to remove through the front? Any other related tips or thoughts would be useful. Thanks, Simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Remove rad/intercooler/front panel - its not a big job as you will have disconnected all the plumbing anyway. Much safer way of doing it as the lift is kept low and the engine only needs to be lifted far enough for the sump to clear the front cross member - not getting on for a metre higher to clear the wings. Doubt a 1 ton crane will lift that high enough over the wing under load and reach. Engine will easily come out between the wings from the front. Edited February 3, 2021 by simonb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, simonb said: Remove rad/intercooler/front panel - its not a big job as you will have disconnected all the plumbing anyway. Much safer way of doing it as the lift is kept low and the engine only needs to be lifted far enough for the sump to clear the front cross member - not getting on for a metre higher to clear the wings. Doubt a 1 ton crane will lift that high enough over the wing under load and reach. Engine will easily come out between the wings from the front. Great. Thanks for prompt reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Exactly as above. Although with the wings removed taking an engine out and then putting it back in again is made easier in terms of you can see exactly what you are doing, it is a lot of additional work taking both wings off and putting them back on again. Just go easy to ensure you have undone every wire cable and hose on the way out and then ensuring you aren't trapping/crushing anything on the way back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 You def. need to take the front panels out. Engine crane is not too stable once it gets a but up and they fall over easier than many expect. Take your time, make sure the crane is stable and do not lift higher than you must to clear the front crossmember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 What they said. It's straightforward to get the engine out between the front wings. It's a Landover, something will put up a fight of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Here's a TD5 coming out through the front to give you an idea of how high it has to go. That was done with a 1.5t crane and was fairly straight forward once it was away from the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy7 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 2.5TD coming out the front, it's a bit easier using a forklift 😁 The 'biggest' issue for me was the engine mounting rubbers, you have to lift the engine enough to clear the screw from the mounting bracket but the gearbox is still attached because you can't shift the engine forwards when it's still in position so the gearbox comes up as well, hitting the gearbox tunnel. Looks like someone had that problem before because the gearbox tunnel had cuts so it could move a bit. Unless I'm doing it the wrong way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Thanks for all the help and pictures. Had not thought about hiring a fork lift for a couple of hours 🙂 I'd be in sooo much trouble. Looking forward to some drier weather! Simon... Edited February 4, 2021 by simonpelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I ran out of reach on a 2.5t engine crane so had to upgrade slightly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just now, Ed Poore said: I ran out of reach on a 2.5t engine crane so had to upgrade slightly... Careful now, you don't want to overload your engine hoist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just now, monkie said: Careful now, you don't want to overload your engine hoist You'd be surprised - think it's stamped at something like 450kg SWL on the back actor. I know I've picked up the majority of a Bridgeport (well knee, etc - it was missing the bed and the head) and it could hold the mill but couldn't actually lift it - I was able to lift it up using the stabilisers. Front forks have been tested to at least 1.5t though which is pretty impressive for quite a small machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'd also recommend the use of a balancing bar between the engine crane and the engine. This allows you to adjust the engine lifting angle, and is especially useful when refitting the engine. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Troll Hunter said: I'd also recommend the use of a balancing bar between the engine crane and the engine. This allows you to adjust the engine lifting angle, and is especially useful when refitting the engine. Mike Thanks for top tip 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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