Meet to swap Robotnik123's engine

[Robotnik123]

When - Aug 26 (afternoon most likely) at an address on Matipo Road, Mairangi Bay, North Shore City.

I need to hire equipment and buy parts.

What do I need?

1. Engine Hoist
2. Air compressor and ratchet.
3.Various basic tools - I have some, like a socket set, screw drivers, pliers etc. but may need other stuff.

Can someone help with items and sugggest a hire place?

I will buy loads of beer, chips, sausage rolls and other snacks, supermarkets are also close by for other supplies. :)

If you can attend let me know, my number is 021 382 491.

[bradc]

I nominate Uc to bring the Axle Stands and all of his other car lifting devices :D

Do you have a BBQ there? I will bring lots of Cow :D

[Robotnik123]

I nominate Uc to bring the Axle Stands and all of his other car lifting devices :D

Do you have a BBQ there? I will bring lots of Cow :D

No, but I could borrow one!

[Gly]

ill be there,

[mpau009]

Me too:party2:

[bradc]

I was just talking to Uc on the phone, he would like to know if there will be bikini clad girls washing our cars there? If not he'll be ok with Carsten in a bikini washing the cars :D

[You See]

Food, Drinks, Girls?.....I hate to say but I don't think we're gonna even start on the car! /haz

[richy rich]

OK of the top of my head you will need
i recommend you start of on the right foot and get amsoil

5l engine oil. 0w- 30 tso
gear box oil 10l atf or 5l of gear oil
1l of 75w-90 severe gear oil transfer box
oil fillers
sump washers
buckets for oils and water
a good 3 ton jack
Axel stands
engine hoist
32 24 19 17 14 12 10 8 sockets & spanners and a 7/8 spanner what ever that is in metric
breaker bars
mallet
pinch bars
pliers
screw drivers
a couple of crawlers

will add more later

[Xeroid]

You coming over richy rich ??
Might have some problems getting all that through as hand luggage now ....LOL

[richy rich]

id love to but not this time, maybe one year when my time is not so sort after.

[Wouter]

Don't forget the angle grinder!!

But on a serious note, the best way of getting the whole lot out is to disconnect all the cable's wires and drop the engine, gearbox and transfer box as one big lump.... we usually lower these onto some crawlers and then lift the car's body, and then drag the engine out.

Not removing the gearbox and transfer box makes the lump heavier, but will save you about 3 hours, and much swearing!

If you want step by step instructions... give us a shout!

[Robotnik123]

Step by step instructions will be very useful if you could do them, please?


Don't forget the angle grinder!!

But on a serious note, the best way of getting the whole lot out is to disconnect all the cable's wires and drop the engine, gearbox and transfer box as one big lump.... we usually lower these onto some crawlers and then lift the car's body, and then drag the engine out.

Not removing the gearbox and transfer box makes the lump heavier, but will save you about 3 hours, and much swearing!

If you want step by step instructions... give us a shout!

[Robotnik123]

OK of the top of my head you will need
i recommend you start of on the right foot and get amsoil

5l engine oil. 0w- 30 tso
gear box oil 10l atf or 5l of gear oil
1l of 75w-90 severe gear oil transfer box
oil fillers
sump washers
buckets for oils and water
a good 3 ton jack
Axel stands
engine hoist
32 24 19 17 14 12 10 8 sockets & spanners and a 7/8 spanner what ever that is in metric
breaker bars
mallet
pinch bars
pliers
screw drivers
a couple of crawlers

will add more later

Does anyone know a place that hires out stuff like engine hoists, and jacks?

Thanks!

[Gly]

most hire places here in auckland will...
make sure you book one thou (will need it for a whole day)


got a rattle gun sorted, just went 1/2s with my dad on this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66285385


i have a access to a good jack (big), and a couple for very good socket sets, compressor,
hammers/mallets, axel stands, some screw drivers (i tend to **** them up or loose them)

[jaimz]

Good news dude, I can get an engine lift for you.

My mate is out of town the weekend of the 26th, but we can pick it up this weekend.
Does anyone have a trailer or access to one..? Can we get access to Matipo Rd this weekend to drop it off..?

Let me know y'all.

[Robotnik123]

Good news dude, I can get an engine lift for you.

My mate is out of town the weekend of the 26th, but we can pick it up this weekend.
Does anyone have a trailer or access to one..? Can we get access to Matipo Rd this weekend to drop it off..?

Let me know y'all.

Hi thanks for that. You can get access to the Matipo Rd property - I will PM you with contact details.

[Kenneth]

I can be there on the day of the 26th, and whenever on the 27th if necessary :)

[ShadyNZer]

rank im working, wouldve been interesting to watch too...meh

[Robotnik123]

Crap, I just crashed the car at an intersection. :stars:

I was returning from the Mitsi Dealer after sorting out some ATF and stuff. It was at an unfamiliar intersection and I thought I had right of way, but I didn't. Result - front bumper all pushed in on the passenger side corner.

I got a quote from a panelbeaters and the car will require a nose cut, new bumper, lights, bonnet etc - all up $4700. Not to mention some damage to the other car.

What is worse the other car was being driven by a panelbeater who was just taking delivering it back to a customer.

Anyway, this all happened in Pukekohe, south of Auckland of all places. This is where my Dad lives. I have full insurance with National Autoclub, with a $350 excess, so I guess that's something. I have left the car at the panelbeaters there and my Dad will sort it out I suppose. So anyway the car is gone for the present time, and it may or may not be ready by the 26th.

I'll let you guys know later, but it looks like the event is on hold. There is a possibility we could do the swap the weekend after, but we'll see.

[Gly]

****! been there done that,

it took them 2 weeks to repair, after 3 weeks of hassels with the insurance + accessor

same damage as yours

[You See]

Oh sh!t dude! ..Glad that you're alright. Sounds like there's some serious damage to the VR tho. :(

[mpau009]

Gutted/Fever Good luck getting it sorted

[ShadyNZer]

ratsh!t man!!! hard luck bolts...

[Robotnik123]

ratsh!t man!!! hard luck bolts...

Yeah, I am pretty annoyed. Oh well.

[bradc]

That sucks dude, what intersection was it? I drive through pukekohe all the time and there are a few strange ones there.

[Robotnik123]

That sucks dude, what intersection was it? I drive through pukekohe all the time and there are a few strange ones there.

It was at the corner of Stadum drive and Easts Road. I was turning right, heading to Bombay. A car coming from the left wacked into me. I assumed cars on the left had to give way, when in actuality they do not.

[dickytim]

I will be there when ever it is, I have a full set of sockets, spanners and gear wrenches, you will need a 32mm for the axles as mentioned and a big breaker bar etc, I would also suggest a whole lot of zip lock bags a marker pen and a scribe to write down where the bolts all come from especially if you are not the only one working on the car, which seems likely. Trust me on the zip lock bags it will save you hours when putting the car back together. BTW I live in Waiuku and go shopping in Pukekohe every weekend and know the intersection well.

[BraindG]

Oh, for gods sake!... when it doesn't rain it pours!..


Whats going on over there guys!?

[bradc]

Ahh yep I know the intersection. If you didn't know it, it would be a little difficult. If I'm coming from the other way turning right I always make sure I indicate right even though noone else does.

[Robotnik123]

I will be there when ever it is, I have a full set of sockets, spanners and gear wrenches, you will need a 32mm for the axles as mentioned and a big breaker bar etc, I would also suggest a whole lot of zip lock bags a marker pen and a scribe to write down where the bolts all come from especially if you are not the only one working on the car, which seems likely. Trust me on the zip lock bags it will save you hours when putting the car back together. BTW I live in Waiuku and go shopping in Pukekohe every weekend and know the intersection well.

Oh OK, my Dad lives in Waiuku and I am there now. I gave my car into Larry Murphy Panelbeaters on Kitchener Road.

[Kenneth]

Bad news John, glad its fixable though. Hopefully the insurance will sort it out fairly quickly and get you back on the road.

[d i c k i e s]

damn dat sucks.

[dickytim]

i guess this is a no-go at this stage still, how is the repair of the car going ? Haven't had a chance to go have a look yet.

[Robotnik123]

i guess this is a no-go at this stage still, how is the repair of the car going ? Haven't had a chance to go have a look yet.

Oh an assessor is supposed to be coming out to see it tomorrow. Hopefully it will be sorted after that. National Autoclub drag the chain a bit.

I wish I could've gone with a mainstream insurance co. like State or AMI in the 1st place with this car, but no mainstream co. would cover me for it as I have to park it on the street back home. This is even though I was over 30, had made no claims in the previous 10yrs, had a good driving record and that sort of thing.

[Robotnik123]

Hi All,


Well my insurance company approved the claim and work on the car is underway.

It will be ready next week, all going well.

Good news, but there's still the problem of the blown head, so I need to reschedule a club meet for an engine swap.

When do you guys reckon would be a convenient time? How about the weekend of Sep 23 and 24? I am just picking a weekend at random to do it really - it could be earlier or later.

[mpau009]

I'm still keen./yes

[Gly]

when ever, as long as theres food :P

[You See]

when ever, as long as theres food :P
...and drinks! :rolleyes4

[bradc]

As Uc and Carsten said ^^^

[dickytim]

let us know a day and I will be there.

[ShadyNZer]

i wouldnt mind having a jack!!

[bradc]

I'm sure it's not the first time you've said that Shane :P

[ShadyNZer]

no N in my name brad :( mind u im used to it, everytime i intro myself they think i said shane lol...choice!!!

[bradc]

So how do you spell it ehhh?

[ShadyNZer]

ahhh shane with no N lol....:thumbsup: