Engine Removal

[colinevans]

Hi Guys

I’m just about ready to drop my engine out (through the bottom). One question, I removed the reaction plate earlier but do I need to take the torsion bars out too? Clearance looks very tight on the exhaust side, does the bar clear the manifold?
Cheers, Colin

[johnetype]

No you can leave the torsion bars in place but wether the exhaust manifold will clear depends on what you've left connected on the inlet side.

Once it's off the mounts you can move the engine from side to side slightly as you lower it so it's the total width at any one point that counts.

[colinevans]

Perfect, thanks John. The inlet manifold is off so plenty of room on that side to swing it over a bit.
Cheers, Colin