Engine Removal (2)

Build Day 2

The plan is to get the engine out and have it assessed before doing anything else.

So, day 2 of dismantling was all about removing the inlet and exhaust manifolds and a few other anciliary bits and bobs such as the distributor, fuel and cooling system hoses and associated electrical connections.

I am taking lots and lots of photographs in the hope that the re-build process will be greatly simplified using these as templates.

The radiator was removed previously, but I hadn't had a good look at it until tonight. As you can see form the photograph it is totally knackered and will need replacing.

Radiator Removed - How did this car even run?

Earth straps are fitted to both suspension struts

 The previous owner has obviously undertaken some work to the car previously and has marked on the distributor body the rough timing position. This again will be useful on reassembly.

 Timing marks on Distributor Body

Plug lead carrier

Hose Between Fuel Rail and Filter Canister 

The exhaust manifold was removed, which required the one bolt securing it to the front section of the exhaust to be cut off with the Dremel. Soemthing else that will need replacing as there is a huge crack running around the whole of the one branch - its that bad I'm surprised it didn't fall in two when it was removed.

Cracked Exhaust Manifold

Gear Linkage

Well a second evening has passed and a bit more progress has been made and overall Im pretty pleased with the work so far. The picture blow shows the engine bay with the Inlet and Exhaust manifold removed along with various other ancillary bits and pieces.

Inlet and Exhaust Manifolds and Various Associated Parts Removed

Even though I was adamant I wouldn't get sidetracked in taking out the engine, I couldn't resist removing the damaged trim section on the off side rear...

Couldn't resist removing a bit of broken trim!

Bizzarrly, when I got back home my TiVo box had recorded an old episode of Wheeler Dealers. Guess what they were restoring in that particular episode... yep a 205GTi - spooky!!!