Just need to bolt on the clutch and flywheel tomorrow morning and the Zetec is ready to go in.
Crane coming AM - check
Mounts rewelded - check
All parts/tools needed ready - check
Just one problem and it's rather an embarassing one to admit to on here.
I've never in my life put an engine in a car before.
Any useful tips, do's/dont's you could pass on to a blushing maiden (albeit a maiden with a beard) in these things. Is there one of those 'everybody gets that wrong the first time' type things .

yeh make sure all finger's are clear before dropping it in

We hadn't done it before either! Take it very very slowly, try and get a second pair of hands, or at least eyes. Have beer ready to hand.... enjoy

Chris

We are doing a 350 Mile round trip to get the engine to put in tommorow!!!!!
Macs gear jamming as i post on the tinternet......wonders of modern tech

We are doing a 350 Mile round trip to get the engine to put in tommorow!!!!!
Macs gear jamming as i post on the tinternet......wonders of modern tech

Teams all set to plug it in tommorow.

[Edited on 23-10-09 by mangogrooveworkshop]

Don't forget the lock and seal on the flywheel bolts.

Make sure the clutch plate is centralised

Make sure you fitted the spigot bearing!

Fitting an engine is straightforward, but sometimes a bit fiddly. Just take you time and keep checking that nothing is snagging as you lower it in.

Dusty, what do you mean 'lock and seal'. I am going to use thread lock, is there something else I should be doing?