This weekend saw some work on the project for the first time in a very long time. Another project of mine (which actually involves a lot more physical work, believe it or not) has meant that I needed to clear some space and access through the carport. So I set to this weekend with the specific aim of moving the engine and subframe purchased a while back. To move either meant separating engine/gearbox and subframe. My plan was actually quite similar to the plan I had when removing the engine from the old car - jack the engine up and hold it in the air with blocks, then unbolt the subframe and lower it away from the engine. It worked very well, right up to the point where I started lowering the subframe. At this point the engine started to tilt and I was on the wrong side of it to stop the tilt. Having failed to undo the sump plug I knew that there was a reasonable amount of oil left in the sump. What I didn't realise was that when tilted the oil would flow out of the driveshaft sockets at the back of the differential (I've managed to drain the oil every other I've removed an engine), and then steadily across the floor of the carport. And then on under the gates and across the pavement outside. Several expletives followed, along with a trip to Homebase to pick up a bag of cement. And, of course, the work stopped again since it's not sensible to work of a car with lots of cement dust in the air. Until next time...