Today we removed the power steering and air conditioning. First, we tried to disconnect the axle, but we broke the ratchet. Then, we tried lift the engine after detaching the transmission, but it didn't work. Guess we'll have to disconnect the trans. from the axle and lift the entire thing out tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sweet Paint!
While Aidan removed heat shields, I busied myself painting with our can of fluorescent green spray paint.
Gas Tank Removed
We (Aidan) removed the gas tank while I randomly unplugged vacum lines and air sensors.
Car Tear Down (continued)
Today, not that much was accomplished. After finally getting the car onto the ramps, the gas tank was removed, and all lines and wires from the chassis to the intake manifold either detached or cut where applicable. In addition, the plastic bit on the rear and the grill were painted with a special color that can be seen in the videos to be posted later on this evening.
- Aidan
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Car Tear Down
After spending the afternoon ripping into the car, taking a bath in 15 year old coolant that reeked of old fish, and expelling a string of obscenities at the poorly designed alternator bracket, the corolla is now 50 pounds lighter. Now comes the hard part, removing the engine/transaxle and the fuel tank.
-Aidan
Tearing the Car Apart
We removed the radiator, alternator, air intake, and most of the exhaust system. We also cleaned all the junk out of the car. Highlights: Village People and MC Hammer tapes along with an entire nativity scene. More to go later!
Bringing it Home
Last week we picked up the Corolla at the dealership. The front tire was peeling apart, the engine made a horrendous knocking noise, and gears 3-5 didn't work. I set off for the multi-mile trek with Aidan behind me in the Land Rover. After just a mile, the engine self destructed and blew a giant hole through the bottom of the block. Aidan then towed the car back home.
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