19th February 2008

Disaster struck today as I was removing the engine and gearbox. Having very carefully edged the lump over the front of the car the large hoist was holding the engine and gearbox whilst standing on some additional board to keep a level with the garage floor.

Unfortunately the wheels of the hoist finally decided now was a good time to move freely and the whole thing started rolling slowly down the drive towards the L200. Also to get the hoist over the engine it was at its longest reach and I hadn't had a chance to lower the engine.


The resulting noise not only brought Nicola outside but broke a drive stone.

I had left the L200 'in the way' in case the hoist decided to walk off on it's own and the toppling hoist narrowly hit it.

Not only did we have oil and water pouring over the drive, a pot of red gearbox oil had been knocked over.

Not only did we have oil and water pouring over the drive, a pot of red gearbox oil had been knocked over. So, four more spark plugs are required, some new engine and gearbox oil and a bit of touch up paint.