muzaz Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I am in the process of doing an engine rebuild on a disco 200tdi, I'm quite deep into the rebuild - most of the engine is assembled. I have run into a problem, the rear lifting eye sits under the head bolts and unfortunately I missed the bloody bracket while installing the head. Is it advisable to take two bolts off to install the lifting eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 You might get away with it, but I would just use a sling to lift the engine in and fit the bracket next time you have to take the head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzaz Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 I'm hoping I won't have to take the head off anytime soon 🤭 My ocd makes me want to put the bracket in but I don't want to risk having a gasket leak! Not sure if the defender 200tdi share the same bracket, if not it could be a solution, the engine is going into a nintey anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I've just had my 200 out, there is another lifting eye right at the back of the head, close to the bulkhead, I never actually used the one that's held by the head bolts to loft mine out, try and get a straight lift with a beam or something though or you'll find they bend quite easily and end up alarmingly close to your rocker cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 2 hours ago, muzaz said: I'm hoping I won't have to take the head off anytime soon 🤭 then you won't need a lifting eye either 🤭 Take a cable tie and put it anywhere in the engine compartment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzaz Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Aha, but I will need the lifting eye! This engine I'm rebuilding is currently out on an engine stand. The nintey has a 2.5na in it which needs to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 i wouldn't be to bothered to undo the headbolts , put the lifting eye in place and tightening them again (since they are at the end off the head) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'm probably too late for my reply. But my 200tdi doesn't have a lifting eye attached by the head bolts. Mine is bolted to the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Simon Smith said: I'm probably too late for my reply. But my 200tdi doesn't have a lifting eye attached by the head bolts. Mine is bolted to the back. As was mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Don't undo the head bolts to fit it.... Unless you want to do a head gasket again soon. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzaz Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 Just read your reply, too late I'm afraid! I took them off and fitted the eye back then. I have not installed the engine yet, but have started it and run it for a couple of minutes on the floor, all looks good...I guess only time will tell if it was a good decision or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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