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Re: Engine block removal

Ian.

I will mention it as no one else has.

I would say that if you feel you cannot carry out the repairs in situ. My belief is that it is easier to take the engine out rather than take the block off and refit in situ.

Location: not north wales any more

Re: Engine block removal

I agree with Hedd. Easier with engine out. If any one wants to borrow my stud extractors, they'll need a wetsuit. I live next to a canal.

Location: Wales

Re: Engine block removal

I don't think I'd be brave enough to try this with an assembled engine, and you would need the engine out of the car, but if you have access to a TIG welder...

Stud Extraction using TIG