V6 engine and box removal tips

[Billybongo123]

Hey fellow Bongo owners.

If it doesn't go well today with the garage owner, I'll be taking out the old v6 lump and replacing it myself. I've done as few engine swaps before on cars etc over the years but never on a van etc.

Anyone give me any tips to help the process go as smooth as it can? I know some people say you don't need that many tools etc. Hopefully my work will let me use a ramp etc... but if not, I'll have to rip in on my drive. Not ideal, but I'll have to cope.

Thanks everyone.

[TheLongRoad]

There is a pdf in the factsheets in the members area. You'll need to drop it out under the van - which will be you main problem. Push the dealer because they are really responsible - you've only driven 100k. Good luck

[mikeonb4c]

There is a pdf in the factsheets in the members area. You'll need to drop it out under the van - which will be you main problem. Push the dealer because they are really responsible - you've only driven 100k. Good luck

I agree++. It wont be an easy job, and i can't think why the dealer should not take responsibility.

P.S. Don't tell him you've driven 100k, just 100km

[TheLongRoad]

P.S. Don't tell him you've driven 100k, just 100km

Congratulations, you are the first to notice the mistake. Your prize today is a one year appointment as my proof reader on here.

[mikeonb4c]

P.S. Don't tell him you've driven 100k, just 100km

Congratulations, you are the first to notice the mistake. Your prize today is a one year appointment as my proof reader on here.

Trust me, you don't wanna go there. My historical title on here is Mr Never-Reads-Posts-Properly

[Bob]

Play fair Bill, it took me ages to write the last one.

[mikeonb4c]

Play fair Bill, it took me ages to write the last one.

Get back in yer pot an' i'll fetch the weed

[Billybongo123]

Whipping one out next weekend, so I'll take pics and do a guide lol

[Billybongo123]

Hi all

Did this today. Must be the easiest thing I've ever done thanks to the 2 post lift at work. The japs, as per, have done it again and used their brains. It makes life so so simple. I'll put pics up later and give a few tips.

[Billybongo123]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HXLIFxZT3iD1JhFj1

On ramp it was easy.

prop off, coolant drain and pipes disconnected, charge harness off, gbox cable, wiring and cooler pipes off, 2 fuel pipes, ac and ps pipes, wiring harness plugs and then drop down. Very nice to remove.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/68yr1Y9Zba3QFE3A3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ooLmWawVBxvDarqz1

Also did timing belt etc.

[TheLongRoad]

Wish my workshop was that clean and tidy
Nice work

[Bob]

Well done.

[Billybongo123]

Thanks guys, no reply from trader yet. I'll keep fighting..

Next job is to tackle the fg rust. This fg van will be the death of me.

[Bongolia]

Lovely looking lump. Surprised at how the gearbox looks dwarfed by the engine on the 2.5TD it looks like it came from a locomotive.
Dunno if you can still edit your last post, are those spelling errors?
Good luck with the rebuild.

[Billybongo123]

Thanks guys, no reply from trader yet. I'll keep fighting..

Next job is to tackle the fg rust. This fucking van will be the death of me.

Sorry, I'll keep it clean in future. fustration/habit