Well, the stripdown of the engine bay is in full swing. Certainly not what I expected to be doing.
As it all comes apart, the bits are being cleaned and checked to make sure there's no nasties. The intention is to have the block welded, then skimmed, and the heads skimmed.
Major task at this moment is manoeuvring the block out. The service manual only makes reference to the 4 bolts across the top holding the block to the transmission. I guess the starter motor is part of the securing too.
I've not found the ECU and TCU. Is there much to dismantle to get to them? It's a right hand drive car.
I've aslo dropped the Gearbox oil- just a little over 4qt.
In general, it is all coming apart relatively easily. I should do some pics of the head faces, for before and after!
