Removing engine, leaving gearbox in situ?

[Alan_M]

Completed the swap Saturday. Only bit of issue encountered was to do with the coolant. I found it difficult to get all the air out of the system, not convinced I have it all out yet. Removed the thermostat and back filled with coolant to get it in there. Second, the bottom radiator pipe connection is leaking a small bit. Can't get the thing to seal properly. In two minds about throwing in a can of rad-weld or to take it off and re-fit it........

Apart from that it was a simple enough swap. I can't remember ever having to use a 18mm socket before though!

Did you do the trick with the 2ltr bottle in the rad to raise the level of coolant? Keep it brimmed to the top of the bottle, put it to a fast idle and open/close the bleed points (3 of them?). 

The bottom rad hose has a funny connection, and I'm sure there is an o-ring inside the pipe which can 'roll'.