Discovery 4 Sdv6 engine removal

Changed the transmission cooler on the sport, was a bit fiddly as is partly behind intercooler, dropped the fluid, and refilled also changed the engine oil and filter, waiting for camera to turn up so I can refit tailgate parts then can road test
To be honest expecting to change tcm going by other modules conditions have found a company that can clone mine so hopeful that will solve issue if needed, only other code refers to instrument cluster communications so going to send away to ecutesting.com for repair/heathcheck
Been Back on D3 motor in, landed on lefthand mount nut on, lift motor slightly, right hand mount on next lower then top nut on, gearbox sitting on cross member and a block of wood at this point, engine earth back on, then alternator, pipework next made a start, will route it then drop in rad pack, tomorrow transfer box if it's fine otherwise back on engine all the best

New reversing camera arrived had code u0055-87 cluster communication, but no image module faults, so anyway fitted camera and wrapped trim
Held breath, camera worked straight out of box, cleared codes, instrument cluster fault gone for first time since I've owned it, camera must have been disrupting can bus? but will take it as a victory
Expecting other codes to pop up will see but so far so good
Back on D3 today, finished coolent pipes fitted radiator connecting from bottom up putting on clamps when I have the routing right,then drop in bottom shroud, you can the clip pipes into shroud from underneath, slam panel and wiring from right hand light area to horn, then header tank, connecting as you lower it in, also did egrs and throttle body, only ducts and fan left at front
Next job is coolant cross over pipe and wiring, battery box area, should finish this tomorrow
Just underneath to do, and an oil and filter change
Hope you all have an easy transition back into work, all the best

Awesome mate and so pleased for u that you’ve made some fantastic progress

Thks for sharing as so nice seeing different projects and what will or won’t work out of the box

Think we’ve become so accustomed to having to use a scanner it’s a surprise when some things are plug and play , thks for the heads up

Hope ur making good progress with the projects ur. Currently doing

Feel is amazing how well u pick things up practically over the years

Was only thinking the other day of my beloved pops showing me how to replace the points , condenser etc along with how important the HT leads being put in there correct firing order on the dizzy calll

Following with great interest and as a side note been looking at some of the newer discovery’s and how they compare , as in what extra tech they have

Mainly was concentrating on the suspension of the D5’s in how there now electrically controlled , so impressive how they monitor each one in turn at the speed that they do

Yep I need to get out more

must confess would be a tough choice between a 5.0 D4 or a ie6 D5 , lol, oh well nice to dream I suppose as I think there both lovely motors

Think the newest 5.0 D4 I’ve seen was a 2013 so even they are getting old being a min of 12 x years old

Sorry as digressing as per usual , keep up the great work my friend