Part 3 Fitting the engine into the car (will it fit?)

First mistake, I thought "hmm gearbox oil tricky to get to, I know I'll put a litre in then I'll only have to top it off" DO NOT DO THIS! I knew I would have to tilt it to get it in but didn't realise by how much I have now wasted 1litre of oil and added a "nice smell" to my hat and drive floor.

Second mistake, "I'll fit the speedo cable just as we put it in the car" This is a pain in the @rse and I'm still not certain its in right. This was the hardest part of the job. I recommend Fitting the cable before putting it into the car and then tying it out of the way to attach to the speedo later.

The rest is ok. 2 people are required, engine crane is required, anyone say "you can do it with jacks" is either extremely strong and/or likes pain. The engine crane made the job simple. Top tip give yourself plenty of chain to manover the engine. Oh and take off the intake side mount as it catches on the steering column on the way down.

I have used tiger mounts as I have no welding experience. These are good but a little short so I will have to use rubber mounts and some spacers to fit.

I have cut some wooden blocks to support engine in place wilst I work out what would be needed.

Engine in on wooden blocks these are 52mm thick. Notice that the tiger mounts are a bit short sticking out.

The standard westfield down and out exhaust is actually the main problem. With 52mm blocks the bottom of the exhaust still touches the chassis. So I need to raise the engine to give clearance. I will use 10mm spacers/plates to mount it.

This means the engine will also be level, with ground clearance of 100mm plus. Now the disadvantage, it does'y fit below the bonnet. (photos to follow) I have decided to keep the westfield exhaust and have a bonnet bulge, as I have clamshell wings and don't want to go the cycle wing route, (I also like the idea of the engine being level).

I am certain that if you wanted the engine to fit under. You could do it with a modified exhaust or "out and down" style and you don;t mind the engine tilted forward.

More photos to follow.