lyron Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 i have To remove the engine on our 300tdi disco and would very much like some advice on lifting kit. i have the chance of buying a new sealey one ton capacity engine crane and would like to know if this would be adequate for the job or would i need a larger lifting capacity any help or advice would be very welcome ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I've found that the standard cranes do not have enough reach to cope with a LR engine, necessitating removal of the front panel in order to make it work, though I think the tdi300 is in the forward position and thus may be easier. My Clarke foldable crane is going encounter substantial alterations to overcome this fault. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I found for the price the 2ton crane was a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmasherWebbs Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Are you planning on removing the gear box at the same time? If so you will have to use a 2ton, one will just bend. And one with adjustable legs is worth every penny! It is more than possible with a normal engine lift and some STRONG rope around the gear housing and looped over to the single lifting point on the engine. And yes you will have to remove half the front end then push the landy back leaving the lot hanging. Best you always have someone in shouting distance just incase!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I used a 1 ton lift on my 200tdi to do the block and gearbox complete and it was no problem. Get some good strong chain and shackles. Oh by the way, position the vehicle so you can roll it back from the lifted block and NOT try as I did to pull the engine crane back as it might tip and you could end up wearing it. ihth j2j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyron Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 many thanks for the replies. will look into the two ton one, once again thank you. ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmasherWebbs Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://www.ldemporium.co.uk/ton-foldable-engine-crane-and-engine-leveler-p-1479.html?utm_campaign=googlesimple&utm_medium=product_search&utm_source=googlesimple bit of a bargin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyron Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 thanks smassher. looking into that one asap. looks the bogs dollocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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