Engine Removal - No Crane!?

[Niall]

This is for the Golf btw, there is no bottom engine mount, just a lower gearbox support thats already gone with the subframe. The engine/box is literally just rocking on its two top mounts now, only a few pipes and wires left connected atm. And that sounds like a good idea dropping the shell, hadn't thought of that!!

But I'm more worried about whether I'll be strong enough to lift the block at all? Also I take it the sump will be strong enough to take the weight of the block?

Edit - Actually, like that would it be easier to drop the engine and 'box as one then seperate them on the ground?

I doubt you will lift the block on your own tbh. Just drop the lot on the floor and split it all on the floor much easier