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Fred what would be your advice prior to attempting rears ? The engine is out the car if this helps :) will soaking them in wd40 prior loosen them you reckon do i need an impact wrench ideally ? the front were a pain so not looking forward to the rear, the problem seems to be that shitty...

managed to get a 16mm socket on it and breaker bar. got the 2 out. is it the same scenario for the rear 2 apart from it looks like an 18mm bolt ? after that what do i need to undo to drop subframe ?

Started undoing the 2 front subframe bolts at the front and got to a point and the nut inside is spinning ! Just been trying to get a offset spanner in there to grp it but dont seem to fit which ever one i use ! Anyone know what type i need or any advice ! without being to grip these with...

Re: 172 Cup track toy! Looking Good mate, i removed my engine about 2 months ago, just need to get back on it now and get things sorted !

I removed the engine about 2 Months ago so that i can clean up the block and fit some new gaskets etc. I really want to get this on the track for the summer but need alittle help as i dont want to attempt the cambelt myself as i know what can happen ! Anyone Wrexham area or NorthWest fancy...

Engine removed about 2 month ago ready for engine block cleaning, cambelt replacement and new PAS pump to be fitted prior to putting on the road. cant beleive ive owned this car so long and never driven it yet, keep having thoughts of selling everythink as i have to many cars / projects ! Not...

if i was a girl a clio would not impress me at all

Whats the best things to use to clean up engine block and gearbox ? I was thinking of a wire brush and some form of de-greaser. Ant particular degreaser people found better or any good methods of preparation for cleaning then painting ?

surely you can get a 11mm long socket from pretty much anywhere

cheers fred

Any ideas what bolts i need to use to mount the block to the stand ?

ive removed clutch just going to see if i can bolt it up now, looks possible

I'm assuming i need to remove clutch and flywheel in order tofit engine block to my sealey engine stand ?

Some of you may know that i decided to remove the Engine & Gearbox Last weekend. I'm now going to look at removing the Gearbox and clutch so that i can fit the Engine onto the stand for clean up and change various parts. Ive seen on the guide that it just looks like removing around 10 bolts...

i will start stripping it down on the stand this weekend and start cleaning the block and see if there any leaks to attend to. I think i will get the cambelt replaced too whilst its out to be on the safe side

Yeah i hadnt done it before so was a learning curve. alot easier im sure if youve done it before

Got the engine out today on my own. One of my mates had a crane so i borrowed that and managed to get it out on my own. :)

Ive taken all the manifold nuts off and disconnected at the cat flange under neath the car but the manifold doesnt want to come off freely so was going to wait until i have a engine lift to support it and move it forward to ge the manifold off then try getting to the plug and nuts to disconnct...

Its the undoing of the fixing kit ive found a problem, got the first spring screw out but cant get the drivers one out. Just going to wait until ive got the engine out.

do you mean split the relay bases from the fuseboard or actually dissconnect the wires ? I havent looked into what can be done or can i unplug the relays and just split the bases from each other ?

Yeah i was looking at that yesterday, thats why i was wondering about supporting the gearbox. do i have to remove the mount to disconnect the PAS line ? Yeah i will do that once i have bought an engine lift, lift it up abit and bring it forward a little so i can see behind the block and...

Can i remove the upper gearbox mount without having to support the gearbox ?

Nice one thanks. Not stupidly heavy then

Ive started getting my Engine ready for removal bearing in mind i havent done it before and trying to follow guides on here to assist me. Ive removed the majority of things rad, lights cross memeber alternator air con etc. Havent removed driveshafts until i have bought an engine lift ...

Thanks mate. Looking at getting an engine delivered and i can be bothered driving down then the pain of trying to get it in a van ! any ideas how much a 172 engine weighs roughly without a gearbox ?

Any good companies about and how much roughly did it cost ? Its a clio 172 engine

what about the wiring loom, ive disconnected the sensors from the block and also removed the ECU but i have the looms and fuse box relays all just above gearbox then it all seems to behind the manifold but i dont know if it can be disconnected as i cant see nothink !

i'm going to leave it until i have an engine crane to remove the engine and gearbox together, its just too bloody hard !

where is the 13mm pinch bolt ? im struggling to find it ? do i need to take plastic arch lining out to see it ?

yeah thats the one, i'm struggling as i'm trying to do it on my own :( . i managed to do the one on the right but thr right one is a rite pig ! Think i'm going to try lowering subframe and take the whole thing out ! is a pain !!!!!!!!!!