This week I've been focussing on labelling and removing the engine loom taking the opportunity to collect any useful parts for the rebuild. I've also been taking copious reference photo's to help my memory when it comes to re-assembly. From experience I know it can be months or years before the engine will be re-installed so just relying on your memory of where things go is not a good idea.
First to be removed was the throttle body and associated hoses....
Reference photo by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
Next it was attacking the inlet manifold. You have to remove the heater fresh air scoop to be able to get to the rear manifold nuts and the fuel lines which are tucked right at the back of the engine bay.
Reference photo by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
Reference photo by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
Reference photo by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
Reference photo by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
With the inlet manifold removed I could remove all the remaining engine loom connections....The last was the reverse light switch which is mounted on the side of the gearbox and the lead is clipped to the top edge of the gearbox which makes it tricky to remove.
Engine loom removed by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
And finally it was a spell back under the car to finish removing the propshaft....
Engine Loom and propshaft by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
Getting closer to removing the engine in a couple of weeks time...
...peter