Wendy Dawes Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) Had anyone ever removed and refitted a 1200 Herald engine without taking off the bonnet, if so is it difficult as I am loathe to take the bonnet off if it can be done , as it fits really well and I don’t fancy trying to re-adjust the fit if it gets disturbed , I know they can be a nightmare !! The plan is to get the ancillaries and the head off, leaving a short engine to remove and vice Versa on the refit any comment/advice gratefully received Edited February 28 by Wendy Dawes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Wendy, Given a "Load Leveller" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274541720802?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=274541720802&targetid=1814673648942&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006854&poi=&campaignid=19089547614&mkgroupid=142438599285&rlsatarget=aud-1641271186540:pla-1814673648942&abcId=9303859&merchantid=113378634&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNdNpS14YnLSctoAXvEGB40_sld9lm-KpZ_QV4L3A58QUbvAHKIACHhoCrPQQAvD_BwE and a high enough lify point, EG a stout rafter, you can take the engine and gearbox out of a Vitesse and leave the bonnet on. Should be easy on a Herald. On my phone now, I'll post pics when back on desktop. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Hi Wendy, these characters managed it... https://youtu.be/i0kHzOmywTk?feature=shared 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 6 hours ago, Amy Wade said: Hi Wendy, these characters managed it... https://youtu.be/i0kHzOmywTk?feature=shared Thanks Amy you’re a good mate 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 8 hours ago, JohnD said: Wendy, Given a "Load Leveller" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274541720802?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=274541720802&targetid=1814673648942&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006854&poi=&campaignid=19089547614&mkgroupid=142438599285&rlsatarget=aud-1641271186540:pla-1814673648942&abcId=9303859&merchantid=113378634&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNdNpS14YnLSctoAXvEGB40_sld9lm-KpZ_QV4L3A58QUbvAHKIACHhoCrPQQAvD_BwE and a high enough lify point, EG a stout rafter, you can take the engine and gearbox out of a Vitesse and leave the bonnet on. Should be easy on a Herald. On my phone now, I'll post pics when back on desktop. John Thanks John that’s great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Wendy Dawes said: Thanks Amy you’re a good mate 👍 Glad to be of service 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, Wendy Dawes said: Thanks Amy you’re a good mate 👍 Well...I watched that...and I must have blinked a few times....missing out on few things......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Here you go, Wendy. Radiator out, lift engine/gearbox, tilt, turn sideways and level, move car forwards to bring engine/gearbox close to windscreen (PROTECT THE WINDSCREEN!), close bonnet, move car back, lower engine/gearbox to floor or trolley. Voila! John Edited February 29 by JohnD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 31 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said: Well...I watched that...and I must have blinked a few times....missing out on few things......... That show (and Salvage hunters classic cars) had Paul Brackley, the same 'technical expert' as Wheeler dealers... As far as I can make out the stars of the show do very little work on the vehicles, they're worked on by a team led by Paul Brackley off camera. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Amy Wade said: That show (and Salvage hunters classic cars) had Paul Brackley, the same 'technical expert' as Wheeler dealers... As far as I can make out the stars of the show do very little work on the vehicles, they're worked on by a team led by Paul Brackley off camera. but....still not a pot of grease anywhere to be seen😵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 3 hours ago, JohnD said: Here you go, Wendy. Radiator out, lift engine/gearbox, tilt, turn sideways and level, move car forwards to bring engine/gearbox close to windscreen (PROTECT THE WINDSCREEN!), close bonnet, move car back, lower engine/gearbox to floor or trolley. Voila! John Thankyou John, I’m going to give it a go in a couple of weeks but I’m going to get the head off first so there’s less engine to deal with 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 17 hours ago, JohnD said: Wendy, Given a "Load Leveller" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274541720802?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=274541720802&targetid=1814673648942&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006854&poi=&campaignid=19089547614&mkgroupid=142438599285&rlsatarget=aud-1641271186540:pla-1814673648942&abcId=9303859&merchantid=113378634&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNdNpS14YnLSctoAXvEGB40_sld9lm-KpZ_QV4L3A58QUbvAHKIACHhoCrPQQAvD_BwE and a high enough lify point, EG a stout rafter, you can take the engine and gearbox out of a Vitesse and leave the bonnet on. Should be easy on a Herald. On my phone now, I'll post pics when back on desktop. John Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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