Today's first job was to remove the oil cooler. This was pretty rusty but the internals (what I could see) looked ok. So just a clean and back on it will go. It looked to me like a non original cooler as the holes looked larger than I expected and the rubber seals where smaller in the block than out. Allowing the fitting of a 10mm oil cooler.
I started to clean the alloy of the engine. Not sure if I want to paint it at this stage. It will soon become covered ion oil again once it hits the road and I don't was to spend my life cleaning! As you can see from this picture the alloy of the engine meets the rusty metal of the cylinders.
The fuel pump next. Just two bolts that where covered in oil held this in place.
The distributer similarly had one nut and this clamp securing it.
The area around where the fuel pump and distributor attached to the engine block was pretty grim. But I suppose its like a pig in shit. Engine in oil/grease.
When I had finished it looked like this.
I have taken any pictures of the underside yet but I can assure you it was covered well with dirt and grease.
I must confess, I had a little help.
I bought this extra large toothbrush to help fight the grime and it worked pretty well. The only down side is the 4 AA batteries it takes had almost gone by the end of the day. On the bright side I reckon the little motor won't but up with this work for much longer. So it will be back to the shop for a refund! We'll see.
The slush fund went up again today with 27.17 added.
It started to look good.
But then disaster as I went through some of the metal.
As you can see the hole is clearly visible. With possibly more holes to be uncovered, I'm not sure its worth the time and effort to repair this. At around £65 these aren't cheap.
A before shot. I used a drill with a wire brush attachment.
The finished piece. Rust removed.
All the tinware ready for Kurust.
Just need a clean and paint before refitting.
Fortunately I had loosened the 36mm hub nut whilst it was still connected to the car.
Once removed the brake drums just needed a light tapping around the circumference before they were free.
Next the four bolts holding the hub cover and the cover itself.
This left the rest of the brake housing which now just slid off.
I have left the axel hub bearings covered by plastic bags to stop any rusting. Then I transported it all to my house in the boot of my car.
Today's first job was to remove the oil cooler. This was pretty rusty but the internals (what I could see) looked ok. So just a clean and back on it will go. It looked to me like a non original cooler as the holes looked larger than I expected and the rubber seals where smaller in the block than out. Allowing the fitting of a 10mm oil cooler.
I started to clean the alloy of the engine. Not sure if I want to paint it at this stage. It will soon become covered ion oil again once it hits the road and I don't was to spend my life cleaning! As you can see from this picture the alloy of the engine meets the rusty metal of the cylinders.
The fuel pump next. Just two bolts that where covered in oil held this in place.
The distributer similarly had one nut and this clamp securing it.
The area around where the fuel pump and distributor attached to the engine block was pretty grim. But I suppose its like a pig in shit. Engine in oil/grease.
When I had finished it looked like this.
I have taken any pictures of the underside yet but I can assure you it was covered well with dirt and grease.
I bought this extra large toothbrush to help fight the grime and it worked pretty well. The only down side is the 4 AA batteries it takes had almost gone by the end of the day. On the bright side I reckon the little motor won't but up with this work for much longer. So it will be back to the shop for a refund! We'll see.
