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Extraction !! Of Engine
06. Aug 2006 at 10:08

Folks

As above - not strictly Omega related - more Generic Wink

About to remove an engine from another rover. Done this once and was a pain as i used a rather unorthadox method Grin

In the market for an engine hoist...

does anyone have an engine crane that they can recommend i buy?

also for todays normal cars, up to lets say a 3.0 mv6 omega, would a one ton suffice or should i always go for an two ton crane?

ive been looking at a retailer on ebay selling genuine sealey cranes as below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SEALEY-PH20-2-TON-FOLDING-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST_W0Q...

any thoughts would be highly appreciated!!

edt

just noticed this guy is in Nottingham - Marks DTM - any feedback or knowledge of said company??

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #1 - 06. Aug 2006 at 10:17 I can't talk from experience but the front wheels of the hoist obviously need to go under the front of the car and the Sealy hoist looks quite tall with the type of castor that's just bolted to the bottom. This type looks to be shallower and able to fit under the car better.
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Davey Junior Member Offline Posts: 111 Berkshire Gender:	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #2 - 06. Aug 2006 at 19:13 I've got a 2.5 tonne Valley hoist with 6 dolly's, on full extension it could take an engine out of the boot of an omega Looks just like the one in the ebay auction!
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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #3 - 11. Aug 2006 at 15:54 BUMP...... Sorry but wondered if maybe some of the gurus had misssed this.. 1 tonne or two tonne hoist? are sealey a good brand and at that price? any thoughts as i am looking to buy tomorrow thanks again mark
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Big Rod Senior Member Offline Posts: 880 Fife, Scotland Gender: Drives: SWMBO mental!	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #4 - 11. Aug 2006 at 15:57 I think you shouild go for the heaciest duty hoist yu can Markie. Remember you also want a good reach too. And yes, Sealy are a good make.
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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #5 - 11. Aug 2006 at 15:58 thanks Big Rod - suppose anything is better than getting stuck in the position of the guy in your avatar eh Going to go order the one in the link tomorrow am...........wheres the wifes credit cards
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Re: Extraction !! Of Engine
Reply #6 - 11. Aug 2006 at 16:05

Having worked on an Omega with what was a big engine crane , we found it didn't actualy reach far enough!

You also need to look at the reach v weight setup on them as the weight handling decreases rapidly as you extend the reach...

That said, most modern engines rarely exceed 200-250Kg (unless you aheva V12 jag or a 2.5TD!).

That ebay one does look good though.

Watch out, on many modern (that excludes the Rover then!) front wheel drive cars you have to take the engine out the bottom of the engine bay......

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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #7 - 12. Aug 2006 at 13:22 Thanks Mark going to go for this - in fact - just have. So after i have used it for my impending removal - its available to others on here for two day free hire( local) if its ever needed! You will of course have to come and meet me as its a bit big for the postbox
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Re: Extraction !! Of Engine
Reply #8 - 13. Aug 2006 at 23:57

I bought the same one last year (1 ton)from the same company they were brilliant - it was here within a couple of days - one part was missing - the handle to pump it up - emailed them and they sent me a replacement part.

The hoist works well with V6 engines (170kg) and it has a crude brake arangement to stop it sliding around. I use it with a load adjuster - this was also from ebay for £25 -this alters the pivot point so you can adjust the angle which makes life easier!!!

Markie wrote on 06. Aug 2006 at 10:08:

Folks

As above - not strictly Omega related - more Generic Wink

About to remove an engine from another rover. Done this once and was a pain as i used a rather unorthadox method Grin

In the market for an engine hoist...

does anyone have an engine crane that they can recommend i buy?

also for todays normal cars, up to lets say a 3.0 mv6 omega, would a one ton suffice or should i always go for an two ton crane?

ive been looking at a retailer on ebay selling genuine sealey cranes as below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SEALEY-PH20-2-TON-FOLDING-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST_W0Q...

any thoughts would be highly appreciated!!

edt

just noticed this guy is in Nottingham - Marks DTM - any feedback or knowledge of said company??

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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Extraction !! Of Engine Reply #9 - 14. Aug 2006 at 14:16 Brilliant feedback exactly hat i am looking for many thanks Geff
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