[jackbauer]

Yeah you need one special tool. BMW part number H-A-C-K-S-A-W-12". It works on:
Coolant hoses, fuel lines , brackets , engine loom.

[CrunchTime]

Originally Posted by jackbauer

Yeah you need one special tool. BMW part number H-A-C-K-S-A-W-12". It works on:
Coolant hoses, fuel lines , brackets , engine loom.

Actually today someone suggested the power version - a-n-g-l-e-g-r-i-n-d-e-r... It was just after I mentioned having seen rusty exhaust bolts while crawling around underneath...

Radiator's out - ignored the book in the end and took the radiator out. Couldn't get the fan nut undone - requires a special tool (apart from the reverse-threaded spanner ) to hold the coolant pump stationary - my screwdriver didn't work - it bent, instead

Found some more of that pesky coolant, too - it was in the pipes...

[Jimdear2]

Originally Posted by CrunchTime

Actually today someone suggested the power version - a-n-g-l-e-g-r-i-n-d-e-r... It was just after I mentioned having seen rusty exhaust bolts while crawling around underneath...

Radiator's out - ignored the book in the end and took the radiator out. Couldn't get the fan nut undone - requires a special tool (apart from the reverse-threaded spanner ) to hold the coolant pump stationary - my screwdriver didn't work - it bent, instead

Found some more of that pesky coolant, too - it was in the pipes...

You all might try the non OEM generic version of the tools you mention, a battery operated 3.5-i-n-c-h-s-t-r-o-k-s-a-w-s-a-l-l. The power cord version works as well, it's just not quite as handy.

You would be supprised at how versitile a disassembly tool it is. You can take about 95% of a car apart with this one tool

[jackbauer]

You need a 32mm spanner for the fan. its a left hand thread. the jackbauer method was to attach spanner then use a few belts of the hammer to loosen.

[evlowrider]

Hey Crunchtime! good to see your project is underway. I'm in Lower Hutt too so if you need a hand or want to check out my project gimme a shout. I have a 2ton engine crane if you need to borrow it for lifting the engine out.

I'm working on my MX5 currently, a few steps ahead of you since I have my engine out now.

WRT tools, one of my best investments has been an air compressor + rattle gun (impact wrench), its great for undo'ing those rusty and seized bolts that you'll no doubt encounter.

Pete.

[CrunchTime]

Got some more stuff out: Disconnected the main loom (basically the way you suggested, Thaniel - thanks ); removed the heater switch and related pipes (found some more coolant, too).

I seem to be at the point of needing to disconnect the fuel lines (to remove the injector header before removing the inlet manifold before...) - any hints for this?

Learning all the time...

(Got to go let off the fireworks - it's Guy Fawkes night (or it was on Thursday, anyway...))

[Thaniel]

Glad something I suggested was useful. I can do car mechanics but struggle with a lot of the EV electrical details.

Originally Posted by CrunchTime

I seem to be at the point of needing to disconnect the fuel lines (to remove the injector header before removing the inlet manifold before...) - any hints for this?

Removing the inlet manifold? Why? I took mine engine out all in one piece.

Here is a pic of what I took out from my blog.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nEnkWndwKq...4-5447_IMG.JPG

Looking at it I'm reminded i took of the throttle body just to not break it. To disconnect the fuel lines.....you don't need them. hack saw through the rubber lines. I don't remember how I did it but any rubber lines connecting to the engine I basically just cut through. To lift the motor out you can see in the picture I put the spreader bar cross wise and attached to the motor mount locations then a strap back to the trans to balance it. worked reasonably well.

Thaniel

[CrunchTime]

Originally Posted by Thaniel

Glad something I suggested was useful.

So was I

Removing the inlet manifold? Why? I took mine engine out all in one piece.

#@$&% Didn't read your post until now - the manifold is out already

To disconnect the fuel lines.....

It turned out to be easy - no special tool required - simple screw clamp like most of the other pipes etc.

To lift the motor out you can see in the picture I put the spreader bar cross wise and attached to the motor mount locations then a strap back to the trans to balance it. worked reasonably well.

Nearly there, I think. Exhaust manifold to be detached, and maybe some other bits and pieces. I have one wire that doesn't seem to have a connector, from the main loom going towards the back of the car. If I can't find a plug, I'll just cut it, but haven't actually done that to anything yet. In theory, I could still put this thing back together - Yeah, right...

Once the ICE is out, this will turn into an EV thread - at the moment it's more of a "newbie fiddling with cars" sort of thing - sorry about that. I appreciate the help, though!

[Thaniel]

Originally Posted by CrunchTime

So was I
Nearly there, I think. Exhaust manifold to be detached, and maybe some other bits and pieces. I have one wire that doesn't seem to have a connector, from the main loom going towards the back of the car.

I left the exhaust manifold on as well. Just disconnected it from the down pipe (exhaust pipe). cut the bolts off if you have to.

Looking at some pictures I took of it out. Yup exhaust manifold and all accessories still on it. I really didn't spend much time taking it out.

The wire going to the back is probably either going to the back up switch (if you have a manual trans) or the O2 sensor. Should be easy enough to see. If it is to the back up swtich it'll come out with the trans so don't worry about it. The o2 sensor should have a plug somewhere. I forget where. I think under the car near the trans. Remove the exhuaust and you find it.

I'll attach some picts to show I'm not making this stuff up

[jackbauer]

Two cables run from the wiring box under the windscreen to the back. One is the oxygen sensor. it has 3 wires other is the reversing light switch with two wires.