Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
2.7 TdV6 Engine out with Body on.
Hi everyone, newby to the D3 here.
So i bought a project, as you do. 2007 D3 with a seized engine. At first i was prepared to hire a garage with a 2 post lift to do the engine change.
Then i thought, how hard can this be, so recording the whole process in HD, i took to removing the engine with the body on, and well it wasnt that hard at all. all you need is a good set of tools and a lot of long extension bars.
Engine now out, with a 2nd hand engine from a Jaguar S-Type waiting to go in, im pretty pleased.
So the D3 cost me £2750 and the Jag cost me £1200. Ill be spending a bit on Belts and Oil pump. But all in all a cheap D3.
Anyone else done this?
21st Nov 2016 3:17 pm
Disgoeshere
Member Since: 06 Dec 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 278
Wow very well done. I always thought it would be a nightmare to do great stuff Andy
07MY (8A) D3 2.7 TDV6 Manual SE
New oil pump, water pump, cam belt - DM
New prop, new clutch TVLR,Beanie Grille,Black & Silver Badges
All Filters, oil change,clock on dash,4x4 info,RLD Protector,silicone hoses
Front and Rear TRW low Dust dtec V8 brake upgrade,new oil sump
21st Nov 2016 4:44 pm
tcr4x4
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: England
Posts: 1526
Previous owner of my car did the same, think he put some pictures up on here somewhere too.
21st Nov 2016 4:58 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
I looked a Cat D Disco 3 once, with the idea of repairing it. The guy was doing an engine swap on another D3, without taking the body off. He said it was straight forward. He may have taken radiator top panel off, I can't remember.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
21st Nov 2016 5:19 pm
Flyboy47
Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
I found it no more difficult than any other car. The top two bell housing bolts are straight forward. The o/'s one I used a rachet spanner and the n/'s one I used 3 extension bars on top of gearbox, plenty of room.
OK it's probably quicker taking body off but it's not too hard with body on.
21st Nov 2016 6:16 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Good luck flyboy any pictures for us yet. Mantec sump guard.
Prospeed tree slider/steps.
Flack duel battery system.
18"Compomotive/AT3 tyres
Brembo 4pot front brakes
21st Nov 2016 6:26 pm
Flyboy47
Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
When I figure out how to upload picture's I will put some on. Maybe I'll log on my laptop it will be easier.
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21st Nov 2016 6:43 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10366
So how do you do it then, in brief?
Remove radiators ?
Tie engine to hoist?
Pull engine forwards and out?
Bonnet off ?
Slam panel off ?
21st Nov 2016 6:56 pm
Flyboy47
Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
Click image to enlarge
Fan off
Rads off
Lights off
Front panel off
Front prop off
Remove belly pans
Remove crossmember and support gearbox
Remove exhaust and turbo bracket
Remove crossover mounts 2 x 10mm each side
Remove fuel lines
Remove all coolant pipes
Disconnect lower steering UJ
Diconnect power steering pipes and resevour
Remove + cable
Remove the loom attached to engine
Remove engine sump
Get underneath and remove bell housing bolts.
21st Nov 2016 7:08 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
Good work, keep the pictures coming. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
22nd Nov 2016 12:30 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
Wow on the drive as well.Respect Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
22nd Nov 2016 12:35 pm
Flyboy47
Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
Thanks guys, I do have axle stands under it as well, i wasn't that brave. My drive way has seen a lot of action over the years, engine changes, auto to manual conversions.
I will get some more pictures on soon. just need to prep this Jag engine ready to get it in. I bought the D3 with a time frame of 1 month to get the engine change done.
Id 100% recommend anyone give this a go.
I'm strangely enjoying it.
22nd Nov 2016 12:41 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Location: Bramhall
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You ain't got it running yet
Good luck, I'm sure it will be just fine!
22nd Nov 2016 2:35 pm
Flyboy47
Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: Wallingford
Posts: 9
Good point Gareth
22nd Nov 2016 2:41 pm
Flyboy47
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Wow very well done. I always thought it would be a nightmare to do great stuff 
