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[PeddyP]

Hi all!

I shall be removing the engine from my beasty in the next couple of weeks. Is there a how-to guide or has anyone got any quick tips/pointers for me?! I can't seem to navigate myself in the right direction...

Thanks in advance, Pedro 

[PeddyP]

Nobody?! Not even a link someone can copy n paste for me?! C'mon guys, I'm trying to keep a stunning Omega on the road here!!

[albitz]

Mostly common sense tbh. Unbolt propshaft,then remove gearbox unless your planning to lift it out with the engine anyway,in which case unplug (3 iirc) electrical plugs from box.Next unbolt exhausts from manifolds.
Then move to the engine bay - start at the rear of the engine and work your way round disconnecting the electrical connecters,fuel pipes,coolant hoses,vacuum pipes,and unbolt engine mounts.Remove bagpipes (big black plastic lump at front of engine),and maybe remove rad in case it gets damaged by the engine swinging on the hoist.Once youve lifted the engine a couple of inches,stop and check that you havent overlooked something which should have been disconnected before yanking it out.
Its a good idea to have someone with a camera taking pics as you go,as it makes it easier to put it all back.

[PeddyP]

Mostly common sense tbh. Unbolt propshaft,then remove gearbox unless your planning to lift it out with the engine anyway,in which case unplug (3 iirc) electrical plugs from box.Next unbolt exhausts from manifolds.
Then move to the engine bay - start at the rear of the engine and work your way round disconnecting the electrical connecters,fuel pipes,coolant hoses,vacuum pipes,and unbolt engine mounts.Remove bagpipes (big black plastic lump at front of engine),and maybe remove rad in case it gets damaged by the engine swinging on the hoist.Once youve lifted the engine a couple of inches,stop and check that you havent overlooked something which should have been disconnected before yanking it out.
Its a good idea to have someone with a camera taking pics as you go,as it makes it easier to put it all back.

Awesome mate, cheers. Just what I wanted to hear. I've just come from the world of the Celica GT4 where things aren't so straight forward lol

Any idea how long it "should" take me? Bear in mind I've access to a full garage with ramps n cranes etc...

Thanks again, Pedro 

[twiglet]

If you're careful and methodical, you should be able have the engine and box sitting comfortably on the floor after a good half days work. 

[cem_devecioglu]

labeling the sockets/connectors may help

[Andy H]

Have you read JSeamans Engine Rebuild Guide?

You don't need to dismantle the top of the engine before you remove it (as JSeaman did) but there are lots of pictures