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JamesV6CDX Ex Member Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #405 - 10. Sep 2007 at 21:48 stirling work, all of you When will it be ready to turn the key?
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #406 - 11. Sep 2007 at 14:23

TheBoy wrote on 10. Sep 2007 at 21:46:

Such a nice evening, I managed to get cracking on the ancilliaries...

Got the main loom box in place, fitted and connected alternator, wired up starter motor (properly this time!), fitted PAS pump, reconnected oil cooler pipes, fitted compressor and it mounting plate, and couple of pulleys, hbv and the related coolant pipes, reconnected the ATF cooler pipes at the box end (having an ATF hairwash at the same time Sad

). Various sensors plugged in.

I did have a problem getting the autobox connectors on, but after a quick phonecall, a Tunnie turns up, and fits them for me.

Thanks Tunnie Thumbs Up!

no problemo Thumbs Up!

When will i hear that 6 pot diesel roar?

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #407 - 11. Sep 2007 at 21:51

Tonight, wire up injection pump, fit the gearbox to exhaust bracket, swap over aux tensioner, fit remaining pulleys and fit belts. Fit cooling fans, condenser, rad, rest of coolant hoses, expansion bottle, airbox, intake etc.

Chucked 6.5l of semi synth and some water in cooling system (needs a few flushes).

Attempted to start.....

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #408 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:20

TheBoy wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 21:51:

Tonight, wire up injection pump, fit the gearbox to exhaust bracket, swap over aux tensioner, fit remaining pulleys and fit belts. Fit cooling fans, condenser, rad, rest of coolant hoses, expansion bottle, airbox, intake etc.

Chucked 6.5l of semi synth and some water in cooling system (needs a few flushes).

Attempted to start.....

** Sticks head out of window

Yup i can hear you cranking it! Wink

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #409 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:32

Sorry, got distracted with the forum performance....

It started after a few attempts, and revved up as expected. After about 10s, the oil light came on Shocked

Obviously quickly off with engine, and look under car.

Yes, its decided to dump 6.5l of oil all over the driveway Angry

"Oh you are a naughty car, and I am not liking you" was my response Roll Eyes

Sent Mrs TheBoy down Tescos for kitty litter to soak it all up - 6.5l of semi is not a small amount Angry

While she was there, I located the leak - oil cooler pipe not refitted - I remember now LFF64 removed the clamp along the pipes a bit, as well as that at bottom of oil filter. Nipped that up.

Put in another 6.5l of semi, started it (and it started on the first flick), now its leaking a clear liquid - I suspect diesel, based on the fact I can't find the jubilee clips for the fuel lines Roll Eyes

That should be an easy fix tomorrow. The idle was slightly lumpy, and I had probably better check the autobox fluid, seeing as that has leaked lots...

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JamesV6CDX Ex Member Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #410 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:48 Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick. Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #411 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49 JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:48: Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick. Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go I am not changing that head on my own!
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #412 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49

TheBoy wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:48:

Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go Grin

I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....

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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #413 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:51

JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49:

TheBoy wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:48:

Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go Grin

I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....

You got a tractor locking kit then? Wink

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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #414 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:51 great progress but boy oh boy The Boy that must be one messy drive
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #415 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:53 Markie wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:51: great progress but boy oh boy The Boy that must be one messy drive I thought it was really messy before, embarrassingly so (esp as I share drive with neighbour), but the mess is shocking now
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #416 - 11. Sep 2007 at 22:54

TheBoy wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:51:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49:

TheBoy wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:49:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 11. Sep 2007 at 22:48:

Fantastic progress Jaime, it won't have done any harm if you turned it off that quick.

Now you're becoming such a tractor master, get that cylinder head changed over on your next free evening, and it's good to go Grin

I am not changing that head on my own!

I'll pop over and help you then....

You got a tractor locking kit then? Wink

Nope... but I thought you were able to source one? Tongue

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LFF64 Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1139 BICESTER OXON Gender: Drives: 2.5 CDX AUTO 1998 2.8 TDi SWB PAJERO 1994	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #417 - 12. Sep 2007 at 00:23 Ah bugger I forgot about them Jamie sorry The jubilee clips were on the pipes last time I saw them
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Re: Project Tractor engine swap
Reply #418 - 12. Sep 2007 at 08:00

LFF64 wrote on 12. Sep 2007 at 00:23:

Ah bugger I forgot about them Jamie sorry Embarrassed

The jubilee clips were on the pipes last time I saw them

No worries, at least it taught the neighbours some new vocabulary Shocked

Also shows the oil pump is good Wink

Additionally, as you know, I have some stuff that may help clean the drive Thumbs Up!

- do you know if I use neat on tarmac, or dilute?

Can't find jubilees - the oil tray was under there, but I had a good feel in it when looking the a socket a dropped (why does it always fall in the oil Angry

), so I'll nip down DIY shop later.

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Project Tractor engine swap Reply #419 - 12. Sep 2007 at 09:45 I have the diesel tools being sent to me......when they can find them.
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