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Post by doubletrouble on Feb 3, 2014 19:41:06 GMT
Well we started! Having fun and taking our time. Must admit enjoying it more than expected and son is chuffed to bits with his new socket set. His first man tools!!  Ting   |
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Post by doubletrouble on Mar 28, 2014 21:43:53 GMT
Bit of an update. Must say we are enjoying very much. Finally got the wiring loom out  And sold this bunch of bits for £180 so a good month so far.  |
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Post by mathew on Mar 28, 2014 21:57:30 GMT
Whenever i see pics like this i cant help but be glad im not in that position! Dont get me wrong, it was extremely enjoyable at times but also mightily frustrating! It brings back some sour memories  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2014 19:23:36 GMT
Good work mate, keep it up
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Post by exoRy on Mar 29, 2014 20:47:10 GMT
Looking good, i think I'm a smidge behind you. I'm agonisingly close to getting the loom out!
Have to agree, I'm really enjoying it too, definitely didn't think I'd enjoy it this much. But i know there will be times when it'll try my patience.
And this brilliant weather will see lots of progress! Will be following your progress closely!
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Post by doubletrouble on Mar 31, 2014 17:15:08 GMT
Looking good, i think I'm a smidge behind you. I'm agonisingly close to getting the loom out! Have to agree, I'm really enjoying it too, definitely didn't think I'd enjoy it this much. But i know there will be times when it'll try my patience. And this brilliant weather will see lots of progress! Will be following your progress closely! I did a little dance when I got the loom out! Bit of a milestone. hoping to get it ready for the big lift over the weekend. |
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Post by gwnwar on Mar 31, 2014 22:17:30 GMT
Did you loosen the rear axle nuts yet?? then emergency brake cables off rear calipers and rubber exhaust hanger donuts..
Did you also remove the loom from the PPF front to rear. If not you can leave it on till body is off..Just push harness down through the floor by were spare tire goes..
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 7, 2014 20:33:30 GMT
Great fun this and sold a couple of doors for £120 !! Nearly ready for the big lift! did I read somewhere that the bolts holding the subframes on are a special size?  .   |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 10, 2014 19:36:20 GMT
Good work mate, keep it up I decided at the beginning to not set timescales and just enjoy the experience. Today we made sure the final bits are all separated at the front end and removed the six main bolts/nuts. Tomorrow tackle the back end and hopefully be ready for the big lift!!! Jam sure we will bit a "wall" at some point it will just walk away for a few days !! |
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Post by miket on Apr 11, 2014 6:54:56 GMT
Agree with you on timescales - I didn't want to risk compromising quality by rushing at it.
You mention 'six main bolts/nuts' - on mine it was 8 at the front and 6 at the back - just to help make sure you capture them all before the lift. Others helped me by reminding about all earth connections & exhaust hangers.
Enjoy the lift and take care.
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 11, 2014 16:25:05 GMT
Did you loosen the rear axle nuts yet?? then emergency brake cables off rear calipers and rubber exhaust hanger donuts.. Did you also remove the loom from the PPF front to rear. If not you can leave it on till body is off..Just push harness down through the floor by were spare tire goes.. Yep, thanks for that. Now everything is ready for the big lift. All bolts and nuts cracked. Only gravity keeping it together. Now just get to get hold of a mates engine lifter and wayhayyyyy! |
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 11, 2014 16:34:57 GMT
Agree with you on timescales - I didn't want to risk compromising quality by rushing at it. You mention 'six main bolts/nuts' - on mine it was 8 at the front and 6 at the back - just to help make sure you capture them all before the lift. Others helped me by reminding about all earth connections & exhaust hangers. Enjoy the lift and take care. Six at the back, 4 nuts and 2 bolts, but 6 at the front too!!!! Two nuts each side top near the coil overs and a single bolt each side under the car into the foot wells. Am I missing something! Just had a another look and can see no more!!! |
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Post by miket on Apr 11, 2014 18:34:19 GMT
Now you've got me worried that I've misled you. I recall 8. At each side: 2 at top of coilover, 1 smaller one right down the end of the subframe 'arm' that heads off down towards the back of the car, and 1 set further forward than the small one at the end. That's on my Mk1. Perhaps I was undoing something else entirely! Anyway, I guess you'll find out if the front suspension starts moving as you start the lift - proceed with caution.
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Post by gwnwar on Apr 11, 2014 19:44:15 GMT
On front there are 8 from underside and 4 from top..
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Post by doubletrouble on Apr 11, 2014 21:07:46 GMT
On front there are 8 from underside and 4 from top.. Well I never! Best I go a hunting ! |
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