When Ive done transplants and had the same issue, It sometimes works dropping off the gearbox x member or brackets and settling the gearbox onto a cradle/jack, just gives you some wiggle room with the alignment. Input shaft a light smear of grease.
Great content as ever! You’ll love the conversion and you’ll never want anything else in a defender! Power, torque, refinement, fits the engine bay like it’s meant to be there (unlike the tdci), reliability, tunability. Yes, they’re all a bit old now but if you go over them and replace all the bits that suffer with age they’ll keep on going and keep making you smile! I’ve got a late revision m57(n2), tuned up with hybrid turbo and mated to an 8 speed auto in my 110.
@@juicemotors was like you were dying to say it towards the end of the early videos….. 😬😬😬😬”quick tidy up” 😮💨😮💨😮💨🤣. Almost disappointed when you didn’t say it. Seriously though, great content as usual!
@@juicemotors 🚨 Dull question alert 🚨 my mate Joe wants to know if the BMW conversion could be a way to make a Defender ULeZ compliant…..I’m guessing it depends how/whether the Euro rating is updated on the DVLA records after engine swap?
have you ever seen those beam things that you use to tilt your engine via the engine crane they are a game changer when putting engines into a defender you just wind it to get the engine at the correct angle i use one and its brilliant,or take the box out put it on the engine then put the whole lot in one go this is what i did with a 300 tdi auto i am doing on a defender was easy.
@@juicemotors for what you were doing I would have used it do t need it when ya putting box in attached to the engine that's prob the easiest way to do it pull the lot in one go keep the content coming ,I was thinking of doing an m52 too but I want auto from a newer facelift x five or something I was told you can't get an adapter plate for the earlier ones I think it has to be a six speed auto
Some really lovely work going on, great video work and I like the 'OEM' ambition. Just so right. But I have to say my OCD threw a wobblie when you left that fuel filter open to the aluminium dust, engine cleaner and pressure jet debris. I am sure it was just an oversight but I wouldn't want that debris getting pushed up into the BMW high pressure system and injectors. Great project though.
Loving this build and great you’re pushing more content out there - had to sell my 90 this year due to the LEZ and I miss it. Was same colour as the one in the vid so happy memories
The gaps are for the original engine, the starter motor and the original crank sensor, since this is a different engine these holes are no longer filled. The kit is only provided with the top cover and no harm will come from running the vehicle with an open clutch setup - much like motorbikes
@@mortenpietsch3313 this vehicle is more of a road going Defender, it’s lowered, has no snorkel, no breathers and a performance engine - no plans to sink this in water or mud
I loved the video until minute 9:20 when the angle grinder went into the original gearbox … I know I know … it’s only metal and for a good cause but still … Landy Girls and Boys know what i mean …☺️ Video quality is definitely better now … lightning is great and with the quick intersections from you sir, the viewers can follow easily what you and your team are doin and why … Like I said before … Basically a free course in mechanical car engineering … great stuff 👍 including of course that not everything works at the first time ! Greetings from Germany 👋 … PS. When your done with the whole project, please let us know what the MOT inspector said about the build !?
Did you have to change any of the engine mounts and if so where they in the kit? Also with the fuel pump, what is wrong with the original fuel pump in the tank? Thank you
Subscribed guys, any chance you could add the music tracks used when you post ? Sat here tapping my foot to the beats and no name. PS Keep the vids flowing, great viewing.
Hey Guys, great video. I was wondering If tou would do such a engine swap for a german LHD Defender? Would that be possible and how can we get in touch?
all good you said you wanted to go with OEM as much as you could but you filled rubber fuel lines not hard wall lines which i know can be tricky to fit but less problems, di you fit a cover over the fuel pump and filter it looked very exposed under the rear wheel arch ?
How comes you went for keeping the LR gearbox rather than attaching a BMW gearbox to the LT230? Is it more simple? I would love to do this with my TD5 90
It’s way easier to connect it to the manual TDCi box as well as retaining manual, and a completely OEM look to the cabin! Will show you guys an auto swap next year
J/M. Was there any consideration to lift the 3.2ltr 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine from a U.K. 2011-onwards Ford Ranger ? It uses a similar 6 speed manual gearbox which would bolt straight up mista ! V.
It’s a much larger task (and more expensive) to install the Ranger 3.2 TDCi not to mention it still doesn’t compete with the BMW engines reliability, refinement or power & torque figures! This engine is a wonderful unit!
Could you tell me wich milwaukee impact wrench ur using in the video? I’ve been looking to buy one but don’t know wich one to go for and yours looks really good
New to this channel. Absolutely loving the content on here and the way it's delivered. Really considering this engine swap in place of a 300tdi- although I'm not sure on serviceability of a bmw engine in Australia. Keep up the awesome work!
Very interesting, will love to see how it performs. I take it that the V-6 motor will not fit in that engine bay. I have two TD-5 powered Defenders, my son has a Defender with the Puma engine. For what ever reason I just do not like the Puma, probably the sound it makes!
The JLR V6 diesel (in both 2.7L and 3.0L) will fit in the engine bay quite easily, it's just that they're not cheap because there's a constant demand for replacements when the engines fail. They are ultimately not as robust as the BMW M57 engine, and there certainly isn't the aftermarket support for them conversion-wise.
It must have been very frustrating exercise fitting the engine and it wouldn’t go in … here in SA 2.8 bmw engines were factory fitted on defenders and are still are very popular and sought after
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Glad you cleaned the engine bay! So many youtube builders just bolt stuff in without doing so and I find it a bit lazy! Keep up the good work!
Loving the build but I have a question, will the indicators still work with the BMW engine fitted?
Certainly will!
ha, ha...
@@juicemotors I see you have the BMW problems too!!!!
@@juicemotors did ya take the butterflies outa the inlet..?.
13 days later it finally hits home 🤣
When Ive done transplants and had the same issue, It sometimes works dropping off the gearbox x member or brackets and settling the gearbox onto a cradle/jack, just gives you some wiggle room with the alignment. Input shaft a light smear of grease.
Great content as ever! You’ll love the conversion and you’ll never want anything else in a defender! Power, torque, refinement, fits the engine bay like it’s meant to be there (unlike the tdci), reliability, tunability. Yes, they’re all a bit old now but if you go over them and replace all the bits that suffer with age they’ll keep on going and keep making you smile! I’ve got a late revision m57(n2), tuned up with hybrid turbo and mated to an 8 speed auto in my 110.
We had this defender in at work the other day to fit a towbar to it.
Nice truck and sounds and goes well to
When you pulled the clutch alignment tool out I thought that looks mega tight. But got there in the end. Good job
thats a brilliant upgrade. sourcing the engine is not to expensive, but i imagine the rest of the conversion is
Not “a quick tidy up”, just “a bit of a tidy up”. Almost a return of my favourite Juice motors catchphrase
🤣 a catchphrase I’m not aware of but might start using it more
@@juicemotors was like you were dying to say it towards the end of the early videos….. 😬😬😬😬”quick tidy up” 😮💨😮💨😮💨🤣. Almost disappointed when you didn’t say it. Seriously though, great content as usual!
@@juicemotors 🚨 Dull question alert 🚨 my mate Joe wants to know if the BMW conversion could be a way to make a Defender ULeZ compliant…..I’m guessing it depends how/whether the Euro rating is updated on the DVLA records after engine swap?
No way if making it ULEZ unfortunately, it’s an older engine that does not qualify for a DPF - LS3 is ULEZ ok though!
@@juicemotors 🍻 cheers, wasn’t sure 👍. Not sure LS3 engine would quite fit the brief for him 🤣.
Awesome build. The fact that you cleaned the engine compartment is great. That shows how much you value neat and clean work. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Can this engine be easily fitted to a Discovery 2 with an ZF auto box?
have you ever seen those beam things that you use to tilt your engine via the engine crane they are a game changer when putting engines into a defender you just wind it to get the engine at the correct angle i use one and its brilliant,or take the box out put it on the engine then put the whole lot in one go this is what i did with a 300 tdi auto i am doing on a defender was easy.
I’ve got a balancer! I find them quite difficult to use but certainly should’ve brought it out to use on this engine to get the angle correct!
@@juicemotors for what you were doing I would have used it do t need it when ya putting box in attached to the engine that's prob the easiest way to do it pull the lot in one go keep the content coming ,I was thinking of doing an m52 too but I want auto from a newer facelift x five or something I was told you can't get an adapter plate for the earlier ones I think it has to be a six speed auto
Some really lovely work going on, great video work and I like the 'OEM' ambition. Just so right.
But I have to say my OCD threw a wobblie when you left that fuel filter open to the aluminium dust, engine cleaner and pressure jet debris. I am sure it was just an oversight but I wouldn't want that debris getting pushed up into the BMW high pressure system and injectors.
Great project though.
I must make a complaint about beard continuity in the last few videos 😂😂😂
🤣 you’d be surprised how quickly it grows, if he comes in fully fresh faced at 8am; by 5pm he’s got more than I ever will!
Loving this build and great you’re pushing more content out there - had to sell my 90 this year due to the LEZ and I miss it. Was same colour as the one in the vid so happy memories
LEZs are the biggest scam. Sorry to hear you had to lose your Defender
I noticed some gaps between the gearbox and motor plate, is that usual? always assumed it would be completely sealed?
The gaps are for the original engine, the starter motor and the original crank sensor, since this is a different engine these holes are no longer filled. The kit is only provided with the top cover and no harm will come from running the vehicle with an open clutch setup - much like motorbikes
@@juicemotors Thankyou for replying. Top job guys 🤟
@@juicemotors but motorbikes don't go wading, do they?
@@mortenpietsch3313 this vehicle is more of a road going Defender, it’s lowered, has no snorkel, no breathers and a performance engine - no plans to sink this in water or mud
@@juicemotors as long as every driver knows that it should be fine. would there be a way to seal these gaps?
I loved the video until minute 9:20 when the angle grinder went into the original gearbox …
I know I know … it’s only metal and for a good cause but still …
Landy Girls and Boys know what i mean …☺️
Video quality is definitely better now … lightning is great and with the quick intersections from you sir, the viewers can follow easily what you and your team are doin and why …
Like I said before …
Basically a free course in mechanical car engineering … great stuff 👍 including of course that not everything works at the first time !
Greetings from Germany 👋
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PS. When your done with the whole project, please let us know what the MOT inspector said about the build !?
For a minute i was wondering how you fit in that transmission tunnel . Cant wait to see it started tho !
Great video! I’m just looking into fitting an m57 to my d1 so these vids will come in handy
Great job guys! We are waiting for part 3!
Can be swap for a m57 306d5.
Great job.
Perfect conversion! Great job 👏 can’t wait to hear it ON
Hi chap, what gearbox did you use?
What motor mounts is that ? Who makes abs sells them?
Nice work again fellas! Always great content. Will we be introduced to Leon‘s clean shaven twin brother at some point?
Did you have to change any of the engine mounts and if so where they in the kit? Also with the fuel pump, what is wrong with the original fuel pump in the tank? Thank you
Engine mounts were installed, watch episode 1. On a 2.4 TDCi it doesn’t have an in tank fuel pump, it’s only a fuel sender
which pump electric did you use?
bonjour tt le monde ,apres avoir suivie cette video, j aimerai monter un m57 ; ma question ou est ce qu on peut procurer le kit et a quel prix . merci
Perfect jobs, can’t wait the start up sounds!!!!
Subscribed guys, any chance you could add the music tracks used when you post ? Sat here tapping my foot to the beats and no name. PS Keep the vids flowing, great viewing.
Loving this series Sam keep it up 👌
Love the project guys, just drop that chronic music.
Not a fan of the music? I quite like it 🤣
Cracking video mate. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Are you calling the bell housing the gear box?
The bell housing is part of the gearbox…
Hey Guys, great video. I was wondering If tou would do such a engine swap for a german LHD Defender? Would that be possible and how can we get in touch?
all good you said you wanted to go with OEM as much as you could but you filled rubber fuel lines not hard wall lines which i know can be tricky to fit but less problems, di you fit a cover over the fuel pump and filter it looked very exposed under the rear wheel arch ?
great job so far guys very well done 😁😁❤
How comes you went for keeping the LR gearbox rather than attaching a BMW gearbox to the LT230? Is it more simple?
I would love to do this with my TD5 90
It’s way easier to connect it to the manual TDCi box as well as retaining manual, and a completely OEM look to the cabin! Will show you guys an auto swap next year
J/M. Was there any consideration to lift the 3.2ltr 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine from a U.K. 2011-onwards Ford Ranger ? It uses a similar 6 speed manual gearbox which would bolt straight up mista ! V.
It’s a much larger task (and more expensive) to install the Ranger 3.2 TDCi not to mention it still doesn’t compete with the BMW engines reliability, refinement or power & torque figures! This engine is a wonderful unit!
Could you tell me wich milwaukee impact wrench ur using in the video? I’ve been looking to buy one but don’t know wich one to go for and yours looks really good
It’s the Milwaukee FUEL M18 3/8 impact, 339nm of torque from this little guy!
@@juicemotors enough to take wheels off? Of would you suggest to go bigger?
New to this channel. Absolutely loving the content on here and the way it's delivered. Really considering this engine swap in place of a 300tdi- although I'm not sure on serviceability of a bmw engine in Australia. Keep up the awesome work!
The reliability of these engines is why they’re popular, they’re torquey, fun, revvy, reliably and deliver great MPG! I say go for it
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Cracking job lads, trust you’ve got an exhaust fitted that allows it to sing, need you to fit the auto version to my Tithonus 😬
Keep an eye on the next video 😎✌🏻
Very interesting, will love to see how it performs. I take it that the V-6 motor will not fit in that engine bay. I have two TD-5 powered Defenders, my son has a Defender with the Puma engine. For what ever reason I just do not like the Puma, probably the sound it makes!
The JLR V6 diesel (in both 2.7L and 3.0L) will fit in the engine bay quite easily, it's just that they're not cheap because there's a constant demand for replacements when the engines fail. They are ultimately not as robust as the BMW M57 engine, and there certainly isn't the aftermarket support for them conversion-wise.
Did anyone tried install this engine to Discovery 4 , and how much would it cost?
Missed it what size bmw motor
3.0 litre straight 6 Diesel M57 engine from a BMW X5 🔥
@@juicemotors can the automatic gearbox fit with that engine ?
It must have been very frustrating exercise fitting the engine and it wouldn’t go in … here in SA 2.8 bmw engines were factory fitted on defenders and are still are very popular and sought after
Certainly was frustrating! The 2.8 were a great engine - shame they were petrol! The diesel is a much better alternative
One awesome build guys
Good work boys!
Bloody fellas!!! Such an amazing build! ❤️
AMAZING MOD!
I need me one of these.
You should make some merchandise
No idea of approximate cost to do the job if you had an engine
Potential upgrade for my TD5 😥
Top content again boys 😎❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
A lot of work guys but looking amazing... I'm loving this 90 it's sex on 4 wheels gorgeous 👍👍👍
HUGE!!!!!
Awesome. Nothing else to say 👍🏻🇬🇧😎
You shouldn’t really have sealed that ECU
can you make Russian subtitles on your channel?
many of us are from the CIS countries and we rim your channel.
I’ll give it a go! Appreciate the support!
@@juicemotors Thank you for understanding)
Доброго здоров'я, приві з Одеси.
What is going on with Leon’s beard? It’s elusive, sometimes it’s there sometimes it’s not!
So you're trying to build a poor man's Grenadier?
Stupid comment
Angle grinder with no guard!!!!!!! Not the greatest thing to show your viewers. As an employer you are really hanging it out there!
Nothing ever straightforward.
Music is awful
Thanks mate ✌🏻