General information and safety when removing the power unit

If the decision to lift the engine before this preparation is completed.

It is important to determine the place where the work will be carried out. Undoubtedly, the best place is the workshop. It is important to have the equipped working platform, and also a place for car storage. If neither a workshop, nor the garage is not present, the equal smooth concrete or asphalt platform.

Flushing the engine compartment and the engine before removing allow to keep the tool clean and a constant working condition.

Also you need a lift or hoist. Make sure that these devices have a stock on load-carrying capacity and are capable to lift the engine with all ancillaries. Observance of security measures plays a paramount role, as lifting of the engine from the car - a potentially dangerous operation.

If you work for the removal of the engine are carried out by inexperienced person, it needs to be an assistant. Consult and ask to help individuals who have experience in such work. There are many ways to do the work to raise the engine from the engine compartment which exclude their performance alone.

In advance plan the actions. Prepare all the necessary tools and equipment before you start work. To some adaptations providing safety when removing and installing the engine, as well as reducing labor costs include (besides the lift) the strong supports, a full set of keys and mandrels, wooden shoes, rags and solvent for cleaning of inevitable pools from the spilled fluids. If the lift is hired, agree in advance and do all the work for which this mechanism is not required. This will save money and time.

Keep in mind that considerable time you can not use the car. For some works inaccessible in house conditions (due to the lack of special equipment) will have to seek the services of a service station or a specialized workshop. These companies are working on the plan, so it is advisable to consult it before the removal of the engine, to accurately estimate the time required for the repair and restoration of components.

When removing the engine always be very careful. Rash actions and haste can cause serious injury. In advance consider the actions. Do not spare the time for it, because the main thing - is to work injury-free.