solstice Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Guys, I've got an oil leak which I think is the rear crankshaft oil seal, is it a 10 minute job to hoik the engine out!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Which engine. Have you got an engine hoist ? First time ... allow a day to get it out and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 How many miles on it ..... while it is out .... check and replace if necessary ...... clutch, CRB, cambelt, water pump ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavic82 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 About an hour to an hour and a half if you know your way around the bay and nothing sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I have a more leisureley approach now Guy and take a couple of hours (including the occasional cup of tea ) ...First time round I think Ian is close in allowing a (long) day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Duplicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If you haven't done it before .... label every electrical connector that you disconnect from the engine and take photos of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solstice Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks, it will be the first time, I do have access to a hoist which should make things a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If it is an S3, you will have to remove more ancillaries to get it out between the chassis rails than if an SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavic82 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 :-) never was very good at leisurely Roger. But agree if it's the first time then allow a day and take photos and label things. As you do it more often you will get quicker and make changes to the install to ease the process next time. It it is a job that is easier with two people, saves a little time but more importantly the skin on your knuckles and the powder coat on the chassis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solstice Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yes, it's an s3 with dry sump (if that makes any difference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Solstice, agree with the comments re timing to get engine out and back in again, but having just completed replacing my rear oil seal, 2 points to bear in mind:1) Make sure you buy a good replacement seal, mine was replaced when the engine was refreshed and it blew out after approx 1000 miles. See my post from a few weeks ago but DVA supplied me with a proper OEM seal.2) You will need to allow 24 hours for the sealant that is used to go off. You will also highly likely need to use some form of clamping mechanism to hold it in place whilst it is going off so don't plan on getting it out and back in a day.Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Has your engine hoist got a load leveller? If not, well worth getting one. Makes a huge difference being able to get the engine to sit at the angle you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 If you take it out often enough, eventually you can just whistle and it will jump out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solstice Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks for all the advice, will try to get it sorted over the next couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelf Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I did mine earlier this year, K-Series/6-speed, initially I just did the engine because I thought it was the rear oil seal, turned out to be the gearbox. A load leveller was invaluable. I wish I'd removed them together because I think it's easier and lessens the risks of damaging the clutch, gearbox mounts etc. Also I wish I'd removed the reverse switch before extracting the engine/gearbox and refitted it after putting them back in as I managed to break two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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