Engine replacment.

[tunitt]

I need a new engine in my 1989 transit as the breakdown broke it!! its a 1989 mk3 lwb luton NA 2.5d on a E plate.
So Couple of questions.

Does anyone now where i can get one?
I need it to have a 5 speed gearbox as the one i have has a 4 speed.

I have seen a couple on ebay. Would a newer "banana" engine fit in? What about one with a turbo? I could do with a newer one with a turbo.

PLEASE HELP. i need one asap as i use it for work. I cannot get on from a breaking transit.

[madmark_50484]

Yes you can use a banana engine yes you can get a 5 speed mt75 for it yes you can use a turbo if you use a bosch 145 or 146 pump HTH

[tunitt]

Super.

Do you know if i can fit a 1995 engine into it? would it be a stright swap nothing major to change like engine mounting points etc. I just want it to bolt in.

[vanfox]

Would help if we knew where you are, I have an engine and box ready to go. M6/M62 area.

[tunitt]

Iam in warwick. M40 jct 15. How much and i take it its a direct replacement. Thanks very much

[tunitt]

Vanfox,

How far are you from the charnock richards services between jct 27 and 28 of the M6?

[jay]

only thing you would change is the engine mounts from the old engine to the new one as mk3 rubber mounts are diffrent to mk5(banana engine)with the banana engine you can take off the manifolds and just fit your old ones otherwise you will also need the exhaust and air box adding extra expense(the later air box is a little quieter but not by much)
If you want 5 gears you have to cut the floor to make it fit(do a search its been done lots,I have done it a few times but dont think i posted how i did it)Basicaly you cut out a section from the van the gearbox came from cut your floor to suit and either weld it back together or pop rivet until you can get it welded.you will need the gearbox crossmember as well)

[tunitt]

Thanks for that.

do you think that the standard box is a 4 speed as i think when i brought it he said that there was a 5 speed in there but replaced it for a 4 speed when it broke and couldnt find a 5 speed.

I will look for the same engine as in it then as it sounds like a lot of work and need it to be on road asap.

[madmark_50484]

Only the engine mounts and manifold needs changing its not difficult to do and TBH if you struggle with that you probably shouldn't take on the engine change

[jay]

4 speed the stick is offset 5 speed mt75(reverse is by 5th gear)the stick will be in the centre of the cab....pull carpet up and you can tell by the floor pan.take a pic would help..

[tunitt]

Thanks will take pic and post it shortly.

Any one have a engine and gear box????????

[vanfox]

How far are you from the charnock richards services between jct 27 and 28 of the M6?

About 18 miles.

How much and I take it its a direct replacement.

£100 for complete engine and MT75 box. It's still in the R reg van so you can drive it a short distance.

I have a crane. Bring a chisel and you can have the floor pan to match the box.

Someone may confirm the prop shaft will connect?

[tunitt]

Thanks very much vanfox

PLEASE READ ABOVe can anyone confirm that the prop will fit.

Regards

[jay]

same prop for 4 speed and 5 speed..

[vanfox]

Hello Tunitt, can you let me know if you will be requiring my engine and box?

If not, does anyone else require a Di and MT75?