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MartG
10-10-2007, 09:21
Final stages of stripping my scrap shell - engine out ( 4A-GZE ). Just a few minor things left to remove for spares ( clutch slave cylinder, gearchange cables ) and it'll be time to phone the scrapman. :(

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9950/dscf6202ue8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Entire car lowered until the engine was resting on my creeper
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/870/dscf6205rd3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Last two engine mount bolts undone ( the two you can undo from above ) and the car lifted again, leaving the engine behind
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/762/dscf6207ys9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Its out !
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6748/dscf6208jr6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It's ( nearly ) empty
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7869/dscf6211df7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Plan is to drag it up onto the trailer tomorrow, then take to the scrappy asap. Then I can get the red Mk1a one in and start again :roll: :lol:
Squizz
10-10-2007, 09:30
Great work Mart, especially on your own. ;)

Considering a similar job myself, to drop out the engine and 'box from our spares car.

Just a shame you were forced to do this after all the work on that car. [:(
blueninja66
10-10-2007, 13:18
have i missed somethin? thought that big chunk of metal (engine) was going IN the car?
changed your mind mart?
MartG
10-10-2007, 13:41
have i missed somethin? thought that big chunk of metal (engine) was going IN the car?
changed your mind mart?

All the time I've been working on it, a duff sunroof drain has been filling the chassis member with water - result..

Big hole
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2005/04/52.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2005/04/52.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

So.....try again

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1020/dscf3896sft2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shorty
10-10-2007, 15:08
That is a nice driveway. I really want another myself. Are the quater windows any thing worth keeping?
Marksman
10-10-2007, 16:42
If it's not too late is there any chance you could hack out that engine bay side vent bit of body work? Just an inch or two around the vent? I have developed a fetish for welding them into the passenger sides of MK1's you see...

Cheers :thumbsup:

Owen.
snowtigger
10-10-2007, 18:47
how about cutting it in half welding the floor up 0r puting it on a cheap trailer chassis then u could have a mk1 and a half ive thought about this on minis and other scrap cars ive seen turned the back half in to trailers weld up the bonnet vents and the boot lid together voila .just a thought ill get me coat:idea: :thumbsup: :hidesbehi
weegaz22
10-10-2007, 18:58
turn it into a carbeque! take it to events for the club
Paff
10-10-2007, 19:00
Was just gonna suggest the same thing owen before I read down.


Might be worth keeping the rear valance as well or at least the exhaust cutout just incase.
MartG
10-10-2007, 20:40
Are the quater windows any thing worth keeping?

Bonded in like the windscreen, so a PITA to remove
blueninja66
10-10-2007, 22:56
whats the lip around the boot like? mine has a few *cough* holes *cough* which are only visible when the boot is open.

could be temted to have a chop, bein a perfectionist an all.
snowtigger
10-10-2007, 23:01
thin cheap hack saw blades will get the quarters out or u could usefine piano wire ive found that works on bonded in screens or if u know a wind screen fitter get him to lend u his specialist knife tool about five mins or less for afront screen .
MartG
11-10-2007, 07:54
thin cheap hack saw blades will get the quarters out or u could usefine piano wire

DING :idea: Recently restrung one of my sons guitars, and still have the old strings lying around somewhere. Job for tonight then ;)
MartG
11-10-2007, 07:58
whats the lip around the boot like? mine has a few *cough* holes *cough* which are only visible when the boot is open.

could be temted to have a chop, bein a perfectionist an all.

I think its generally OK, apart from above the rear lights where there's a bit of rust - pop round for a look if you want
weegaz22
11-10-2007, 14:44
dont suppose your selling the rear lights off it mart?
MartG
11-10-2007, 14:46
Yep, I will be. Want them ?
weegaz22
11-10-2007, 16:33
much you wanting for them?
MartG
11-10-2007, 16:42
£10 plus postage ?
weegaz22
11-10-2007, 16:50
sorted:thumbsup: pm me with details for payment
coverco
11-10-2007, 18:13
The rear quarter windows are not really bonded in like the windscreen. They are just stuck on with a mastic type substance. On my scrap car they just pushed out with a bit of gentle persuasion lol
mart1975
11-10-2007, 18:17
shame that, new car looks a lot better though.
blueninja66
14-10-2007, 12:50
mines gone just above the rear lights too mart, shame