I found a serial number from the engine reconditioning company on the block so I can find out a bit more about it, but as far as I know it was installed in 2002. Even the pump and turbo look new.
It runs beautifully and starts first time with no smoke. The other engine must have been completely buggered because this new one is fast, really fast, well for an LT anyway. A friend of mine has a Transit connect and can't keep up!!! Makes it all worth while.
The glow plug light came on and wouldn't go out on the way home but seems to be coincidence as I replaced the glow plug relay with a spare and all is well.
Before I installed the engine I swapped over all the new parts form the other one as they were spanking new so it has new; cambelt, clutch, serviced injectors, glow plugs, thermostat, water pump, fuel filter, oil filter, aux belt, leak off pipes and fuel pipes.
I also had to swap the fly wheel as the donor was an automatic along with the front pulley/ vibration dampener and spigot bearing.
The engine in the Volvo.
Claire helping to disconnect everything.
Ditto.
Finally it's out!
The smurf engine comes out a bit easier.
Almost ready to go in...
Core plug added to rear of engine where Volvo only water pipe was removed.
Test fit of gearbox to make sure clutch is aligned to save misery under the van later. Everything is ready to go in.The finish product;
At last.
I do seem to have a little bit of vibration, but I think it's to do with the ghetto engine mount.
Also the thermostat seems to be a bit shitty as the engine won't warm up at idle, only when you drive, I'm guessing it's staying open a touch, still, a cheap fix.
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