My 95 S2 Avant Project. LZ5T Coolness

[irishs2]

Pretty good, I decided not to post any more rusty pics as they were getting me down, , so next update will be por15 and welding intensive

But I have been busy sandblasting , and cleaning, and then to top it off got a nasty chest infection and flu for the last week.

Got new tank straps, new rear apron, , new petrol tank shields, all new bolts and bush on the rear end

[audinut]

hows this going?

[irishs2]

I recommend a couple cans of brake cleaner for that PAS fluid, it is properly stick crap!
Marina Clean is a great degreaser and will make short work of cleaning up all the bits and pieces that come off

Thanks Error, yep Marine Clean arrived yesterday from frost, among various other chemicals

Over the last week I tackled the rear again.




Diff and rear subframe was lowered as one, diff came free easily, it needs a little tlc alright.



Rear subframe on its own, brake line was removed in one piece, then it was onto the ties.


The bush was completely siezed and the only way to remove them was to cut.


Sometime later...




Same story with the carriers, ABS sensor still seized in place.


After a night of electrolysis.



Looking good. Sensor is still stuck though. I have them soaking in diesel over night. Will see tomorrow if they will come out.

[Error404]

I recommend a couple cans of brake cleaner for that PAS fluid, it is properly stick crap!
Marina Clean is a great degreaser and will make short work of cleaning up all the bits and pieces that come off

[irishs2]

You're making good progress. That engine bay should clean up nicely with some degreaser, the baked on PAS fluid is the worst to get off.

For next time, you can really easily remove or refit the engine & gearbox out as one unit with the subframe still attached it really does speed the job up

Thanks. I am really nervous about all the engine bay stuff, I will just have to trust the loads of photos,etka, the forum etc when putting it back. The PAS leak is horrible, oily loom and grit, after removing the rack thats the next job to clean that lot, and derust and treat the front of the car. Then test fit vacuum servo , and thanks to Pat D, I know I have to do a bit of cutting.


Oh its definitely going in as one lump, but I just wanted to take my time removing things remembering the order taking notes etc, but didnt expect the subframe to get in the way, so had to jack up the front of the gearbox a little to get the right angle for removal.