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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: TechnoTurkey on July 10, 2009, 11:56:36

Title: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 10, 2009, 11:56:36

Hi,

I'm just in the final throws of removing the engine from the Rangie that I'm scrapping, I have removed all the ancillaries and drained all the fluids etc.

I've just got the bellhousing bolts to remove now and should be ok.  But I have also ready that you need to undo a series of bolts on the torque convertor, accessible through the lanel below the bellhousing - is this correct?

Thanks

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: trecfive on July 10, 2009, 14:16:22

Yes.

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 10, 2009, 15:44:13

Cheers - I thought I was on the home straight as well!

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: hairyasswelder on July 10, 2009, 18:53:56

Quote from: TechnoTurkey on July 10, 2009, 15:44:13

Cheers - I thought I was on the home straight as well!

There are only 4  ;)

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: Range Rover Blues on July 12, 2009, 01:26:21

You can pul the engine without doing it but then the torque converter stays on the engine and you are far more likely to damage something.

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 20, 2009, 10:36:41

Well, I've now removed everything that I need to remove and just need to get a crane to pop it out.

I did try and wiggle the engine free from the gearbox using a couple of trolley jacks, but is wouldn't budge.  Any tips for seperating them and removing the engine once I get hold of a crane?

Cheers

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: hairyasswelder on July 20, 2009, 21:12:40

Quote from: TechnoTurkey on July 20, 2009, 10:36:41

Well, I've now removed everything that I need to remove and just need to get a crane to pop it out.

I did try and wiggle the engine free from the gearbox using a couple of trolley jacks, but is wouldn't budge.  Any tips for seperating them and removing the engine once I get hold of a crane?

Cheers

There is usually a point where you can put a big screwdriver or prybar to seperate the engine/box.  Either that or a block of wood and a sharp tap, remember they could have been together nearly 20 years  :shock: and they are on locating lugs.

Make sure all the bolts are out..... sometimes they are not so easy to get to specially the two at the top behind the heads.

I assume the rad is out, if the body is scrap then cut across the slam panel to save lifting so high

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 21, 2009, 08:18:26

Cheers, I've got a crowbar that I can use but wanted to make sure it was the appropriate time.

All bolts are removed, I know this for sure as it took me so long!!

Thanks

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: craig_midz on July 24, 2009, 18:09:04

if u need a hand an use of a engine hoist if u give me a ring on 07907890169 as i only live in kings norton

Title: Re: 3.9v8 engine removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on July 27, 2009, 10:21:09

Cheers mate - I have a friend who is meant to be sorting me one out from work but not sure how he is getting on - I'll give you a call if I need a hand!

Thanks