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As I am SI and do not have anyone to help, how difficult would it be to install the engine and gearbox on my own? Also should the starter motor be fitted before installation or when the engine is almost in position, bearing in mind the steering column getting in the way. Both possibly daft questions...

Thanks David,
Didn’t think there was but you know that the mind plays tricks!!
Always good to get thing’s confirmed.

Just started to reassemble the engine/gearbox should there be a cover over the end of the starter motor bendix?
There wasn’t one when stripped down and I cannot find any reference to one. It just seems odd to leave a large hole?
S.

Read - particles as small visible flakes, - I’m sure there are particles unseen by the naked eye in there.

That a pretty comprehensive response Pete, many thanks, I will give it another attempt tomorrow. Is it possible to remove the other end cap without removing the timing chain/cover ? this is something I really do not want to do unless absolutely necessary. Many thanks Steve. PS I think that I am luck...

Hi Pete, Short answer is no I haven’t, must of been a gorilla who did the bolts up certainly more pressure than the torq settings advised. Long answer.... I have changed all the big end bearings (most were not in too bad a condition and better than I thought they would be, only 1 was showing any cop...

Right.... for love nor money I cannot get the 2 end caps off, the nuts are undone, I found a stubby piece of threaded bar to fit into the middle to help wriggle the cap off all to no avail!! Is there a tool out there I can purchase to assist or is it just a matter of brute force? Skinned knuckles ar...

Haha if it’s +100 required think that would be a new engine on order!!

Thanks Ian, The Bearings I'm led to believe will have an oversize marked on them if different from standard setup but until I remove one of them I will not know what size to order assuming they in fact require changing!! Here’s to holding on to hope that they will be ok. The big end bearings are sta...

Is it possible to replace the crankshaft bearings (main) Without removing the flywheel etc? I cannot undo the bolts, I do not have access to an impact gun and do not want to round off the bolt heads in attempting to undo them. If so what is the best method. Engine has already been removed from the c...