Project 'Can of worms'

[Acidburn]

Yeah good idea, only thing that is a bit of a problem with these types of cars is access. how did you get on today did try to find out about coming round.

[s2driveruk]

Sorry Pete been outside all day and I think my mobile is playing up signal wise...

[s2driveruk]

Finally managed to get the engine out today, about bloody time too, thought it was never going to happen

came apart with no real drama but needed a good shove to part company with the gearbox. Of course leaving an unfound bolt attached meant that it took a bit longer, hidden under years of sticky grit and powersteering fluid...
Also the drivers side engine mount nut wouldn't undo so had to drop the engine initially to twist it off the studs and away but it pulled out fine once it was clear

[s2driveruk]

all tucked up in the garage

[s2driveruk]

final pic....that bell housing was pretty oily I'll need to tidy that up.

So, next issue is getting the rack out, i'm sure thats not as easy as it looks

[newsh]

Or do you mean "not as easy as it doesn't look"??

Remember also, this the most accessible your dizzy will ever be

[s2driveruk]

what should i do with the dizzy while i can get to it???

[Nuvo]

Check the condition of the distributor gear and replace as needed would be my guess.
Maybe change the rotor arm too?

[DJones]

David,

Best of luck, as you now know.... its not has hard as it looks just time consuming and patience is a must, as is lots of pictures..

Hope it comes together soon.

[Acidburn]

yeah good idea especially if you still have the anti tamper guard on it like mine did.

[newsh]

I'd check the dizzy gear and bearings as said, the gasket, replace the rotor arm and cap and why not do the leads as well, then get it timed up absolutely spot on perfect while you can see and get to it.

[s2driveruk]

hmmm might have to look into that....are they easy jobs?

[s2driveruk]

yeah good idea especially if you still have the anti tamper guard on it like mine did.

is that the black guard which you can see at the back of the engine?

[newsh]

Easier than quite a lot of things you've already done and so much easier while the motor is out like this.

[s2driveruk]

actually getting it out wasnt that bad, just sooo time consuming. be interesting to see how easy it its to get it back in