Mowgli – Member
I got the same hoist I expect, £100. Plan to sell it after.
It’s been ok so far. Getting the exhaust off the turbo was a pig, and unless I do something differently it’s going to be impossible reconnect. Really wanted to avoid removing the whole steering sub-frame as it’s not that high off the ground. Otherwise though it seems to have been designed with the mechanic in mind – large bits come off whole, eg headlights, radiator, a/c condensor, intercooler, bonnet catch assembly etc all off in one lump.
Other than the turbo, I’m hoping the engine control module doesn’t throw a fit when I plug it back in.
Did you loosen the engine on the mounts before trying to remove the turbo?
As long as the engine is supported you can lean it backwards or forwards to suit what you are trying to do.
Its pretty easy to undo the lower gear box mount and still have the engine held in place.
Get a bit of 4×2 to help lean the engine about