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    Default Changing V8 engines

    Just finished another engine swap on my mate's VH & was thinking there has to be an easier way.

    Is it easier to pull the motor & box out in one go or seperate at the bellhousing & leave the box in the car?

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    I do motor & gearbox together and also I find jacking up the rear end of my car helps as well.

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    yepp definatly the box and engine together
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    That's what I thought, but have had some people say its alot easier to leave the box in the car.....& I will try jacking up the rear next time.....

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    just makes it easier to line the clutch up on the spline i've found.........

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    Jacking up the rear does work. Just done a VN SS auto & it makes it so easy with the back up, didnt have to tilt the motor at all, even left the manifolds there & they didnt hit a thing.

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