Disco 2 just picked up a nice d2 again td5 gs but having trouble trying to get her going

markomate2 said:

Engine swap is not too bad.
Use a 2 tonne hoist, a 1 Tonne doesnt have the reach.
You dont need to disturb the gearbox mounts.
Take the bonnet off, its alloy and light, you can easily remove it yourself, by propping it up with the normal prop, then slowly remove the 4 bolts, you can then stand directly in front of it and lift it off.
Leave the inlet manifold on and make sure you fit the inlet manifold to the new one before you fit the engine, its a real pain otherwise!
Worth putting in a new clutch and new spigot bearing.
Also check the front and rear oil seals, change if suspect, easy job with the engine out.
Flush the rad and intercooler while they are out.
Check the turbo on the new one.
If you have time get the injectors properly checked, do the seals, on the new one, anyway.
If you want to really check, drop the sump and clean it out, also the oil pump drive chain and bolt can be replaced.
You could check the mains and big end bearings but that will cost you time and money, as you will have to (you should) replace them and the bolts even if the bearings looks ok.
Timing chain and guides can also be checked, again its your call.
Tip for putting the new lump in, remove the stud that the start fits onto, try to have the engine set at the correct angle before you hoist it.
Leave off the drivers side engine mount, then lower the engine in, let it pivot on the passenger side mount until the input shaft is aligned with the clutch.
Then gently mate the engine and gearbox.
Bolt up, then fit the other engine mounting.
I found this works well if your working alone.
I only had a 1 tonne hoist and it was a right PITA to get it in, pics are on my thread TD5 stripdown and rebuild in the TD5 section.
You should be able to do the swap by yourself in a day, longer if you have to do work on the new one!
Mark

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raywin said:

Great advice
I also put a block under the gear box at the front in order to stop it moving when the engine comes out.

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davcud said:

Are you still after a engine hoist i have one here if you need lend it

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