make sure it doesn't happen to you
I think e have all done it and got away with it, doesn;t mean we will always get away wti hit.
hmmm have been using blue towing nylon rope for lifting the engine, i will have to get something stronger.
glad it didn't happen to me as i have to have my hand under the engine between the it and the engine bay pan to remove the starter, if it ever
went then, then good bye hand!
I think when I removed a V8 3.5 we used webbing straps and a chain, but have to admit that when we swapped engines in my brother's Astra it was
just tow rope that was used.
As was said before, with the manourvering that is needed when fitting most engines, the chap is lucky to still have all his posable digits intact.
It's always better to learn from someone else's mistakes though - like trying to tranquilise a crocodile by reaching in through the
enclosure fence! 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6551185.stm
[Edited on 13/4/07 by CAD Monkey]
a very lucky escape but supporting cars incorrectly can be just as dangerous.
Really a good chain, shackles and a engine crane is the only way to support an engine.
get a bike engine, then you can just lift it out by hand 
I am just about to lift the engine out of my discovery to change the clutch so think i better find something strong for lifting. Clutch was ok untill
SWMBO started using it
It’s when you take the engine and transfer box out at the same time that things start to creek LandRover never made anything light, just swapping
my wheels over use to do my back in.
I once stupidly gave my sister a shot of my SIII big mistake she went so fast we both smacked our heads of the roof, what a nutter!!! never again and
every time she shut the door it nearly broke the sound barrier I expected the glass to explode. women.
[Edited on 13/4/07 by Mr Whippy]
quote:
Originally posted by TGR-ECOSSE
I am just about to lift the engine out of my discovery to change the clutch so think i better find something strong for lifting. Clutch was ok untill SWMBO started using it
Are chains that difficult to get??????
A Landy Gearbox and transfer box weighs in a about 2cwt, ie 200 Kgs. They are blinking heavy. The engine is also heavy.
Use 6mm Chain, and shackles on the end and lift on the lifting eyes on the engine.
A cheapo engine leveller, between the crane and the chain to the engine is a worthwile investment. Makes it easier to align the engine and box when
re-fitting.
Either leave the box in place and take out the engine.
Or Leave the engine in and take out the box (ie slide it back about 6" - 8"
. Dont forget the change the Cover plate, driven plate, and the
release bearing.
Also For less than £20 change the Operating arm, and the Pivot ball, as these wear heavily.
Look through my archive, that one had dome 90k miles from being replaced 10 years ago.
Clutch bits from Paddock spares. Ball and Pivot use Genuine Landy Parts.
Just my 2d worth from doing a few of these.
EDIT:
I got my chain from my Local hardware store. McKays in Cambridge. But I bet you can get it from most places, or boatyards etc.
If you want Pukka Lifting chains, these are tested and certificated and will cost you a lot of money.
Just get some decent thick stuff.
Same for shackles, tested and cert'd are not cheap either.
[Edited on 14/4/2007 by wilkingj]