[TR] Engine Removal TR2

[wbeech at flash.net]

John,

I had to do this last winter for the same reasons you cite, newly re-built
Moss rear main kit leaked like the proverbial sieve.  Now it just leaks like
a Triumph.

There are indeed two schools of thought here, but I will side with they who
advise removing the complete unit. 
-Remember, even if you want to leave the gear box behind you will still have
to remove and protect your interior as you remove the trans tunnel.  
-The exhaust is pretty simple and will have to go regardless of your
decision. 
-Reinstallation means you will be attempting to re-align the gear box whilst
working all around the car:engine compartment, interior and from below.
-working alone from start to finish it took me 6 hours to have the
engine/trans unit out and on the ground. (first time I have ever pulled a TR
motor from a completed car)

All the best,
Bill

Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L  "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"





-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Gillis
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:58 AM
To: Triumph List
Subject: [TR] Engine Removal TR2

I have finally accepted it is time to remove my "rebuilt engine" to deal
with the incontinent rear crank seal. I intend to remove the front
nose/panel and radiator. What is the opinion as regards the best way from
removal and
replacement- should I take engine and box out as a unit (as I did first time
round) or separate the two leaving the box in place? I have a fully fitted
interior and exhaust which leads me to believe the box and engine as a unit
would be more complicated than previously.
Regards
John

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