Navara YD25 engine out

So, decided to take the engine out without the gearbox, mainly because I was worried about the combined weight and possible balance problems. I have learnt from my first battle with the Navara  to remove the engine mounting blocks which allows you to lower the engine sufficiently to get at the top bell-housing bolts which are fiddly especially when you are on your own.

Removing the slam panel made removing the engine much easier. I unbolted the turbo at the manifold and left it in the engine bay, the rest of the exhaust down pipe looks pretty rusted. It will be easier to deal with when the engine is out of the way. I think I will use the Maverick down pipe so doesn't really matter at the moment.

Looks sweet enough, but this engine has cost me a small fortune in time and money. I will dismantle it later and see what parts are still OK. The lower engine is fine, I think the top has destroyed itself, the temptation to look is very strong but as I have said, enough time has been wasted on this already.