Engine hoist needed - bradford area

I think I'm gonna have a go at doing the clutch on the disco so could do with borrowing an engine hoist (for beer monies of course)

Can anyone help out?

Hi I moved your thread as LZIR is impending disasters and rescues.

I have popped you in the general section as I think your get more views and possibly someone local to you

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Just happened to see this on ebay after I read this thread.

Engine Crane/Lift 1 ton and..3t Trolly Jack. FOR HIRE ONLY (LEEDS AREA ) | eBay

What does a Disco engine actually weigh? I'm wondering if a 1 ton crane would have the reach.

Only need it to support the gearbox so would be fine

Unless you plan on removing the tunnel you'd be better off with a cradle I think

suew said:

Just happened to see this on ebay after I read this thread.

Engine Crane/Lift 1 ton and..3t Trolly Jack. FOR HIRE ONLY (LEEDS AREA ) | eBay

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wonder how much his public liability insurance is

My hoist has a SWL of 250kgs which is used when I did my discovery clutch . Held it no probs. reckon discovery Tfr box and gearbox probably weigh about 70kgs ish. . it's the connection from the hoist to the box that I would scrutinise. How you set up strops or where you attach chains to

if ya still in need of a crane i have one ya can use would have to come and pick it up tho lol, am in Halifax drop me a message

Glb8686 said:

I think I'm gonna have a go at doing the clutch on the disco so could do with borrowing an engine hoist (for beer monies of course)

Can anyone help out?

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removing engine or dropping box?
i have a loanable hoist if needed, alternatively, a shop with 4 poster if you want to drop the box.
assistance if needed if you do it in the shop.

Glb8686 said:

I think I'm gonna have a go at doing the clutch on the disco so could do with borrowing an engine hoist (for beer monies of course)

Can anyone help out?

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You're miles away, but I'm going to take photos of my hoist (machine mart jobby) and get it up for sale soon.

If you wanted to buy a s/h one, and could get the landy courier services on the case...? (Glastonbury, Somerset)

Just a thought...

Tom

I believe the TDi engines way in around 205kgs fully dressed, the V8 is abit lighter i believe

V8 is at 230 fully dressed, 205 is dry weight I think on 300