Well guys I can now confirm that the X5 engine is in and running. It's sounds sweet as a nut!

It's 26-27mm, jobs a gud un!

I've not measured it as yet but the Flange on the TC where the drive plate bolts onto looks more than 25mm from the bell housing face of the gearbox. It almost looks like the bolts used to bolt it together may be too short. I am right thinking that TC can't push into the gearbox too far?

Thanks for that. I'm off getting the steel ruler out. I don't think it moved any when I hoisted the old engine out but just needed to be 100% sure that it is definitely engaged properly. I know BMW quote 25mm for that measurement for the x5 and they use the same torque converter and the same...

Hey thanks Appreciate it Al

A quick update The X5 engine arrived and I have spent most of the day swapping over parts from my existing engine. Here is a list of what exactly needs changing. Oil sump Oil strainer - slightly different. Intake manifold Engine mounts Engine oil dipstick The oil pump is exactly the same and...

Hi, Just wondering if you know the distance measured from the bell housing face to the lugs on the torque converter when fully engaged? Thanks

I'm gonna use the existing injectors and swap over all the sensors from range rover engine to x5 engine. There should be no need to change the ecu as all engine sensors used will be the same as existing. The engines are also identical apart from oil pump, sump and air intake. These will all be...

Well, I've made the decision to fit the e53 x5 engine. As far as I am led to believe , I just need to change the sump over, the oil pick up and the inlet manifold and that's all that is required. Has anyone else actually put an x5 engine in their Rangey?

Found the culprit!

Anyone know if the exhaust manifold can stay attached when removing bank one cylinder head?? I've unbolted the exhaust where it meets the flange on the manifold. Thanks

Ok, Ive got the engine rotating through 90 degress and it seems very smooth. I can see the top of the conrod in cynder 3 on bank 1 so this must mean that the piston has exploded in the bore. Im gonna remove bank one cylinder head and see the condition of the bores. Will take some pics.

Anyone?

I thought these blocks were alusil and didn't have iron liners. Im pretty sure that the alusil liner is not an insert as such but part of the block casting. I'm new to this though so I may be talking out of my backside.

Its a L322 2002 model V8 4.4. The engine has seized, have been working on it today, will upload some pics. Ive now managed to find the engine refit procedure in the RAVE manual thanks. One slight problem though, I need remove 4 bolts securing the torque converter to drive plate and to do...

Gearbox I was told is fine. Apparently the water pump failed and he continued to drive it until it seized. However he was stopped and in neutral when the thing finally locked up.

Thanks guys, really appreciate it. I've downloaded the RAVE manual and I can find just about everything to do replacing parts of the engine but I can't seem to find anywhere a detailed procedure for removal of the engine. Anyone know where this is in the manual? Thanks I was told by the...

God that has made me feel a lot better. Thanks! So if the engine is seized and it was able to roll whilst in drive, does that mean the clutch was disengaged and slipping? Sorry I've not a clue on how the automatic transmission and clutch work on these cars. Please excuse my lack of knowledge...

Ha thanks guys. I've prepared myself for the new engine bill, just hope there's no other hidden problems with it. [emoji15]

Hey, I've just bought a Rangey and it is seized. I have waited all day for a pick up truck to help me get the vehicle home as I understand that you are not supposed to tow them. Just a quick question that is causing me a lot of worry that you guys may be able to help me out with. The car was...