Back to Work - Engine Out

I've been busy today after a long hiatus.  Nothing other than life getting in the way.  I have 2 young kids and that coupled with work have meant little time for tinkering with cars recently.

Still today I've made some excellent progress.

I borrowed an engine crane and stand from a friend at work.

Stand and crane in bits

Stand Built.  This is a heavy bugger. 

Fitted the lifting hooks.  I had got these powder coated before.  Not sure if they will survive this.  Tried some masking tape to protect as best as I could. 

Crane attached.  Ready to remove remaining engine mounts.

 Mounts out and engine lifted on crane.

There was not much height.  The crane ended up denting my garage door a little bit. 

And out.  Yay!!  I have never removed an engine before. 

Bare engine bay.  Looking very dirty and need of a refresh.  I need to take the subframe out too to get it cleaned and powdercoated.

 Closeup of engine front.

 Gearbox end.

 Engine rear.  Looks like I've had an oil leak at the left side.  Possibly from oil sensor?

Timing side of engine.  Fair bit of corrosion on the timing components.  Bottom pulley has seen better days. 

 Gearbox off.  Clutch covered in surface rust.  Pity - it was only 6 months old when fitted.

Gearbox.  Looking pretty grubby but was working ok when it was taken off the road.  Unsure what I will do with this other than an external refresh.

I managed a bit more but i'll wait till i've got the photos uploaded.

James