[Mgs] mg engine

[Councill, David]

I think the problem is that you removed the 4 cross member bolts (to the
body) before the mounts to the transmission. Thus you cannot see the
full transmission mounts with two bolts on each side. Two of them are
hard to see and naturally are a bit more difficult to remove - difficult
as in slow as I use a 1/2" wrench and I think I unscrew the rear bolts
(I think it's the rear ones) maybe a 1/2 turn at a time. But look at the
bright side - they are easier to remove than to install. I think someone
developed a method to bore a few small holes in the cross member to
allow access for a socket. Perhaps someone may recall and provide a
link.

David Councill
64 B
67 BGT
72 B

-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Malcolm Jeffcock
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 3:33 PM
To: Batans
Cc: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] mg engine

Hi.

I finally have my "replacement engine" back and am trying to remove my
old lump. I have never taken engine/gearbox out as a unit, only the
engine.
Following "Bentley" I decided this time the overall untit would be the
way to go...I have hit a snag that has insufficient info in the manual
and so I need the benefit of "experience"....the cross member under the
gearbox. It says to remove the 4 bolt-two at each end-(done)- and then:
Remove the two bolts securing the bottom tie bracket to the croww
member.  Now I have two bolts that I have removed that go up through the
cross member into what I would describe as the "mount" which I believe
is rubber and is between the gear box and cross member. I was hesitent
but cold not see any other bolts. Having undone these it feels as though
there is robber mount that is wedged into the inside of that cross
member and does not want to separate form it...I did not want to force
it incase it is attached and should not be disturbed...or is it just
wedged into the inside of croww member so I should pry them
apart...don't want to proceed further until I know!...So far I have to
say its not easier although it will be easier to connect the engine to
the gearbox which is why I chose to do it this way.

Any help I appreciate, thanks in advance,

Malcolm