Engine out job?

[Lilspeed]

Seems I've got some work to do on the Freestyle before she hits the road this year. I've noticed there's quite a bit of oil dripping out the bottom of the bellhousing so I'll be doing the crank oil seal in the not too distant.
Now I know I can do it on a Mini without lifting the lump out,(although it's probably the more difficult option!), but obviously getting the motor out of the buggy is a bit more hassle. So I'm wondering if it's possible to get the clutch/flywheel out of a Freestyle with the motor in situ. Access is obviously better than with a Mini but it doesn't look like the clutch end of the engine will lift very far. Anyone managed it?

 

[Danny]

I have done this a few times its a jiggle but it can be done

 

[Lilspeed]

Good news! Cheers Danny, I'll give it a whirl then

 

[Danny]

The bottom bolt on the bell housing is a pain and it os a ball ache but i have done 3 clutches like it over the years

 

[Lilspeed]

The bottom bolt on the bell housing is a pain

If it's the same one that's a bugger to get out with an A series in a Mini engine bay, I have a 'special' 7/16 spanner for the job

 

[Danny]

yup I have the same dog legged spanner.... I never put it back in though