andyfreelandy
Well-Known Member
Did the 'easy' stuff today. Refurbed the starter motor with new solenoid contacts and tested it - current required to power the solenoid surprised me a bit - quite a spark and all fed through a 6mm spade connector - oh well LR know what they are doing don't they
Removed PAS pump from new engine as I will be putting the current one aside connected up and then refitting just before I lower the engine into position.
Cleaned new engine and fitted BMW breather and K&N air filter. Cleaned out oil filter case and fitted new filter. Removed alternator ready to take my existing one which is nearly new. So have surplus; starter, alternator, PAS pump - anyone? Have started a parts for sale in the correct place to clear the 'not neededs' to anyone wanting them - please see https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...er-3-door-td4-manual-monte-carlo-blue.334171/
Checked out the differences between the auto water pipes and the manual one. If you remove the pipes from the cooler rail at the bottom and fit the new engine with just the cooler rail then all the auto pipework stays with the car - no problem. At the top the auto has an additional 'T' joint for the flow or return to the auto box cooler. When I have the engines side by side I will either swap the top hose or cut the manual engine top hose down a bit to match the auto one. Needs a photo really !!!!
All fixing bolts to engine mounts and engine to box are now loosened ready. Just the one on the IRD to go - awaiting 'wobble' extensions as I don't want to wreck the bolt or my shoulder muscles !
Removed PAS pump from new engine as I will be putting the current one aside connected up and then refitting just before I lower the engine into position.
Cleaned new engine and fitted BMW breather and K&N air filter. Cleaned out oil filter case and fitted new filter. Removed alternator ready to take my existing one which is nearly new. So have surplus; starter, alternator, PAS pump - anyone? Have started a parts for sale in the correct place to clear the 'not neededs' to anyone wanting them - please see https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...er-3-door-td4-manual-monte-carlo-blue.334171/
Checked out the differences between the auto water pipes and the manual one. If you remove the pipes from the cooler rail at the bottom and fit the new engine with just the cooler rail then all the auto pipework stays with the car - no problem. At the top the auto has an additional 'T' joint for the flow or return to the auto box cooler. When I have the engines side by side I will either swap the top hose or cut the manual engine top hose down a bit to match the auto one. Needs a photo really !!!!
All fixing bolts to engine mounts and engine to box are now loosened ready. Just the one on the IRD to go - awaiting 'wobble' extensions as I don't want to wreck the bolt or my shoulder muscles !