replacing a blown engine

[pat123]

Hi all, I am looking at replacing my blown 130ps tdci in my 2008 Ma mondeo sedan that I recently brought with a 163ps engine. Has anyone ever replaced these engine's? Can it be done and what's the best way to remove the engine? Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers

[mik]

I believe the usual method for a front wheel drive engine replacement is to drop/unbolt the whole engine/gearbox /frame assembly out from underneath then lift the body up........ then drag either one away to get access for disassembly.
No clue as to whether the higher output donk will be a straight bolt in job, a wreckers might be your best bet for info.
edit, the wreckers might give you the good oil on the best technique for an engine swap too..... good luck.

[Franco Cozzo]

Where did you get the 163ps engine from? Thats the 2.2L right?

[allanv6gt]

what happened to the old diesel?
I thought they were supposed to be good for half a million clicks?

[Franco Cozzo]

I don't think its the engine which ***** itself these days but all the injection side of things, any fuel problems and it can cost big $$$ with common rail diesel.

If its the 2.2L PSA engine I believe they have a Bosch injection system and different injectors rather than the Siemens piece of junk on the 2L engines, you might have an issue there.

[nevetsg]

In Pat123's absence. The 163ps engine mentioned is prob just the 2.0 one from an MC or possibly a Kuga.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratorq_engine#2.0_2

[pat123]

Thanks everyone for their replies and information. Upon further investigation of my suspected blown 130ps, I have discovered the automatic transmission cooler has leaked oil into my cooling system. Motor appears to still turn on the crank and oil was free from water/contamination. However gearbox was drained of all oil so I am hoping there isn't to much damage. I will be replacing oils , cooler ,coolant, and thermostat and crossing my fingers there isn't to much damage. If the running gear is knackered, my next step is to replace with second hand and I was looking at a 163ps tdci 2L engine out of a 2009 mondeo titanium. all of the enquiries that I have made so far including wreckers, have been unsuccessful as to whether the gear will fit let alone start. Just wish I knew before I brought the car that there is bugger all known about these cars in Australia.

[mik]

bugger, that sounds painful mate, good luck with that , let us know how you go.

[pat123]

Update : motor has blown head pumping water back into coolant overflow tank quicker than you can pour it in. Looks like the heart transplant is my only option.

[mik]

Maybe a front cut might be worth looking at ?