[Daveke]

Perfect information, thanks mate.

You have to swap the gear selector and cables as well don't you?

Yes, and a 6 speed gear knob

 

[Harry L]

Is there anything you'd add to the below list of things to do while the engine is out?

Clutch/SMF conversion
Thermostat & housing
SC oil change
Drive belt

 

[R50KID]

Is there anything you'd add to the below list of things to do while the engine is out?

Clutch/SMF conversion
Thermostat & housing
SC oil change
Drive belt

Whenever I have an opportunity I would recommend the clutch, because you know if you put it all back in you're going to have to do it another time anyway. So you may as well know you're running a brand spankers one and it will last you [emoji1305]

I'd recomend the usual wishbone power flexing and ARB bushes whilst the subframe is down and off. Do it all in one hit! [emoji1303]


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[Harry L]

Clutch/SMF conversion
Thermostat & housing
SC oil change
Drive belt
Wishbone poly bushes
ARB Bushes
Inner ball joints
1320 BPV

Planned to have the car off the road for 10 days to get it all done, should be enough time!

 

[34]

If you do a clutch swap then I would look at using the following parts

TTV Flywheel
Helix Organic Disc
Stock Cover Plate
New Thrust Bearing / Thrust Tube etc
Also do the engine RMS

 

[Harry L]

Also do the engine RMS

Sorry, what's the RMS?

 

[34]

Rear Main Seal

 

[Harry L]

So this is kind of what I've got in mind for the actual swap:

Remove subframes from both cars
Trolley jack under Cooper engine and slide out the front
Trolley jack under S engine and slide out, secure while doing bits
Slide S engine into shell and bolt up
Fit subframe etc.

Is there any reason I'm changing the subframes, or can it be done without?

 

[R50KID]

All the engine take outs I've done I've never really taken out using a jack. I would recommend using a engine crane, saves the hassle and back ache by miles! Also you would be so angry after all that work taking the Cooper s engine out then it falling off of the trolley jack, just a thought...


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[34]

You won't get it out with a jack, trust me I tired.

 

[Harry L]

That was my concern, I can get hold of an engine crane, no problem.

Would you then suggest supporting the engine on the crane, and roll it out the front (as opposed to lifting it up?)

My main worry is I'll be doing this all on a gravel drive! So the engine crane won't be particularly manoeuvrable. I was thinking of getting a couple of large sheets of plywood to do the work on.

 

[R50KID]

Yes you'll need to be able to move the engine crane.


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[34]

You would either have to take the bonnet off or jack the car up about 4ft to even stand a chance of getting it out without taking the front off. You need to take the front off to connect everything up properly anyway and you need to swap the radiators over as the hoses and fans are different.

 

[Harry L]

Yeah I was definitely going to take the front off.

Going to see the donor car tomorrow, hope it's good as it sounds excellent value.

 

[AstroCooper]

Is there anything you'd add to the below list of things to do while the engine is out?

Clutch/SMF conversion
Thermostat & housing
SC oil change
Drive belt

Crankshaft Position Sensor O-Ring (12147514983) .. trust me

 

[Harry L]

Clutch/SMF conversion
Thermostat & housing
SC oil change
Drive belt
Wishbone poly bushes
Engine mount poly bushes
ARB Bushes
Inner ball joints
1320 Bypass Valve
Rear Main Seal
Crankshaft Position Sensor O-Ring


This is why projects get expensive :lol:

 

[emicen]

You won't get it out with a jack, trust me I tired.

Yet we pull them out using a jack all the time... [emoji848]


Gravel driveway though, good luck either way. Definitely need some ply to make stuff slide regardless of method.

 

[Harry L]

Donor car is all good, deposit paid and picking up in the week.

Keep an eye on my project thread for the full story

 

[34]

Yet we pull them out using a jack all the time... [emoji848]


Gravel driveway though, good luck either way. Definitely need some ply to make stuff slide regardless of method.

You have a nice workshop and many pairs of hands, I did it on a gravel drive on my own hence why I suggested he not try it.


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[Harry L]

You have a nice workshop and many pairs of hands, I did it on a gravel drive on my own hence why I suggested he not try it.


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How did you get yours out? As I'm in the exact same situation.