Engine Swap Tips
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Trinker
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Engine Swap Tips
Has anyone out there done an engine swap on an L300 and have any input into how to drop the engine and what to replace on the new one before putting it in? Just want to get a gauge on how difficult the operation is and pick some brains on how to make life easier when doing it - Cheers!
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Growlerbearnz
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Engine Swap Tips
I only know about the 4D56 diesels.
The easiest way to remove the engine is through the passenger door. You need to remove the radiator, passenger door, and engine covers, and use a very short chain on the engine hoist. Unbolt the gearbox from the engine and leave the gearbox behind. Same with the aircon compressor and power steering pump.
If you're swapping an engine from a different vehicle, you'll need to swap your oil pan and dipstick onto the new engine. Check that the alternator tensioner is the same, and swap it if not. Same with the thermostat cover- check that the angle is correct. The oil filter mounting bracket might also need swapping over.
If the replacement engine is a used one, I'd replace the timing belts and oil seals, water pump, halfmoon seal on the rocker cover, and crankshaft seal. All the annoying bits that leak and are a pain to get at with the engine in place.
The easiest way to remove the engine is through the passenger door. You need to remove the radiator, passenger door, and engine covers, and use a very short chain on the engine hoist. Unbolt the gearbox from the engine and leave the gearbox behind. Same with the aircon compressor and power steering pump.
If you're swapping an engine from a different vehicle, you'll need to swap your oil pan and dipstick onto the new engine. Check that the alternator tensioner is the same, and swap it if not. Same with the thermostat cover- check that the angle is correct. The oil filter mounting bracket might also need swapping over.
If the replacement engine is a used one, I'd replace the timing belts and oil seals, water pump, halfmoon seal on the rocker cover, and crankshaft seal. All the annoying bits that leak and are a pain to get at with the engine in place.
Nothing says "poor workmanship" more than wrinkles in the duct tape.