I'd say not.
I've never really done engine replacements, but from my experiences with removing gearboxes, to unbolt, secure, and then remove an engine from a gearbox, leaving the box where it is would be difficult. It would be easier, and quicker to drop it down in one piece.
You have to remove the engine and gearbox. you will need a engine crane. Once you have the engine and box out, remove gearbox from engine and replace clutch, Refit gearbox to engine, put engine and gearbox back in car. Easy job if you have access to a engine crane.
No, There's Note Enough Room In The Engine Compartment To Remove It From Above Although If You Have A Ramp And A Crane You Can Drop It From The Bottom, But This Is Not Advised. Just Remove Gearbox First And The Engine Will Come Out The Top Easily With Enough Fiddling Etc And Obvisiously With The Help Of A Engine Lift.
Remove with gearbox and suspension. Split off theengine from the subframe and gearbox. A northstar engine in an eldorado or Seville can be removed in four hrs.
can't be done without dropping subframe
To remove the gearbox from a Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI, first, disconnect the battery and drain the transmission fluid. Next, remove the drive shafts, exhaust, and any electrical connections to the gearbox. Support the engine with a jack, then unbolt the gearbox from the engine and carefully lower it while ensuring no components are caught. Finally, remove the gearbox from the vehicle.
To remove the gearbox from a Volkswagen Polo the engine must be hoisted out of the car. Several of the engine components must be removed including the exhaust manifold and clutch lines. The gearbox is held on by several large bolts to the engine.
easier to do with gearbox still in place :)
There are many ways to remove an engine some come out through the top, some from the bottom, some with the gearbox attached, and some split from the gearbox. Quoting a specific make and model would get you a more detailed answer
To remove gearbox Renault megane 1.6, one needs to first and foremost remove the gearframe from the system. Then reboot the engine and make sure that the gearframe is replaced.
it is not too bad remove the gearbox then remove the engine mounting bolts and the fuel pipes unbolt the front prop-shaft unplug the engine wirering connection then comes out the same way down as the gearbox it will take about 5 hours tops
The sub frame does not need to come off in order to remove the gearbox. The gearbox can be removed by removing the engine.
No. You can remove the clutch and gearbox with the engine in-situ.