The Body off begins !
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Just started the winter body off project.
Today:
Seats, Seatbelts & roll bar taken out.
Exhaust rear section removed.
Exhaust Y piece removed.
Rear ARB and mounts removed.
Fuel tank disconected, drained, removed. (had to give 45 ltrs of 99ron away to friends)
HT Leads removed.
AFM & 90 degre bend, removed
Collent hoses, removed (what a b
h of a job, all stuck on and took ages to remove).
Radiator, drained and removed.
Fans disconected.
Temprature sender disconected.
Coolent tank, removed.
Swirl pot , removed.
Going shopping for an MX5 for the mrs tomorrow so probably no more progress for a few days.
Some pics of the chassis condition :
Today:
Seats, Seatbelts & roll bar taken out.
Exhaust rear section removed.
Exhaust Y piece removed.
Rear ARB and mounts removed.
Fuel tank disconected, drained, removed. (had to give 45 ltrs of 99ron away to friends)
HT Leads removed.
AFM & 90 degre bend, removed
Collent hoses, removed (what a b
h of a job, all stuck on and took ages to remove).Radiator, drained and removed.
Fans disconected.
Temprature sender disconected.
Coolent tank, removed.
Swirl pot , removed.
Going shopping for an MX5 for the mrs tomorrow so probably no more progress for a few days.
Some pics of the chassis condition :
Edited by V8NRG on Sunday 31st October 00:57
slideways said:
Don't forget to take loads of piccys
and post em up
Photograph everything! In the engine bay routing of p.a.s pipes [if yours has it] route of engine wiring loom, photo and label every connection etc etc. Believe me a few months down the line these photos will be priceless. At all points on the chassis, route of brake pipes, handbrake cable, electrical connections, petrol pipe etc etc. Photo and note which way round for bolts thru front and rear wishbones etc, some of these are critical as to which way round. They will go anyway with the body off but some will only come out one way with the body in situ. As usual for this forum, any questions ask, those of us that have done this can point you in the right direction, finally good luck and keep us posted along the way. I can imagine the smile of satisfaction on your face when you put her all back together and turn the key, A GREAT FEELING.and post em up
Update: 2nd Nov.
Plenum,removed.
Throtle position sensor(TPS),disconected.
Breather pipe (flame trap to plenum inlet), disconected.
Breather pipe - fuel pressure regulator to back of plenum, disconected.
Wiring to ignition amp, conector block disconected.
Inlet trumpets, coverd and taped over.
Wiring to coil, disconected.
Throtle cable, disconected.
Breather pipes from o/s wing to plenum, Disconected.
Stepper motor plug, Disconected.
Fuel pipes at back of engine, disconected.
Heater box pipes from n/s rear of engine bay, disconected.
Coil + ignition amp, removed.
Plenum,removed.
Throtle position sensor(TPS),disconected.
Breather pipe (flame trap to plenum inlet), disconected.
Breather pipe - fuel pressure regulator to back of plenum, disconected.
Wiring to ignition amp, conector block disconected.
Inlet trumpets, coverd and taped over.
Wiring to coil, disconected.
Throtle cable, disconected.
Breather pipes from o/s wing to plenum, Disconected.
Stepper motor plug, Disconected.
Fuel pipes at back of engine, disconected.
Heater box pipes from n/s rear of engine bay, disconected.
Coil + ignition amp, removed.
Just spent another 9 hours stripping bits off and undoing bits.
I'm getting worried about trying to conect all the electrics back up now. They are currently all coiled up in a couple of plastic bags and sat on top of the engine.
I think i have disconected just about everything now apart from 16 chassis bolts and the steering colum. (Thats for tomorrow).
Today :
Engine bay wiring,disconected.
Earth wire to o/s wheel arch chassis, disconected
Earth to front of engine, disconected
Earth rear N/S engine, disconected
speed sensor wiring, disconected
reverse light switch wiring, disconected
Handbrake switch wiring plugs, disconected
Fuel pump wiring, disconected
Fuel pipes from boot, disconected
Clutch fluid drained
Brake fluid drained
Clutch pipe through O/S wing, disconected
Brake pipes through O/S wing, disconected
Front chassis bolts in engine bay, removed
Rear chassis bolts in boot, removed
All going well so far. Some jobs have been difficult and required some thought but most have been very straight forward.
I'm getting worried about trying to conect all the electrics back up now. They are currently all coiled up in a couple of plastic bags and sat on top of the engine.
I think i have disconected just about everything now apart from 16 chassis bolts and the steering colum. (Thats for tomorrow).
Today :
Engine bay wiring,disconected.
Earth wire to o/s wheel arch chassis, disconected
Earth to front of engine, disconected
Earth rear N/S engine, disconected
speed sensor wiring, disconected
reverse light switch wiring, disconected
Handbrake switch wiring plugs, disconected
Fuel pump wiring, disconected
Fuel pipes from boot, disconected
Clutch fluid drained
Brake fluid drained
Clutch pipe through O/S wing, disconected
Brake pipes through O/S wing, disconected
Front chassis bolts in engine bay, removed
Rear chassis bolts in boot, removed
All going well so far. Some jobs have been difficult and required some thought but most have been very straight forward.
roseytvr said:
Adam
Sounds like good progress - started the same on my Grif recently. Where abouts in East Mids are you, if your resonably close to Swadlincote i wouldnt mind a butchers and happy to help[ with the lift.
Rosey
About 50 miles east. Stamford.Sounds like good progress - started the same on my Grif recently. Where abouts in East Mids are you, if your resonably close to Swadlincote i wouldnt mind a butchers and happy to help[ with the lift.
Rosey
You're more than welcome to pop in for a look / advice/ a chat though.
I'm using a check list compiled by another member at the moment. I can forward it on if any one would like it? (I'm not sticking to it but using it as a guide).
Current state:
Edited by V8NRG on Saturday 6th November 22:56
There's quite a few of us around this area if you get stuck with anything.Today:
All remaining chassis bolts removed (three snapped).
Front ARB brackets removed.
Handbrake mechanism disconnected.
Checked all over.
The only thing I found that I had forgotten about was the pipe from the engine bay to the O/S front wing carbon canister.
Steering column still connected so that car can be repositioned ready for the lift at a later time.
All remaining chassis bolts removed (three snapped).
Front ARB brackets removed.
Handbrake mechanism disconnected.
Checked all over.
The only thing I found that I had forgotten about was the pipe from the engine bay to the O/S front wing carbon canister.
Steering column still connected so that car can be repositioned ready for the lift at a later time.
The body is off ! after a day of lifting, adjusting, chocking, checking, readjusting, rechecking, more lifting etc etc.
Rolling chassis is now in the garage awaiting stripping down, body is on the driveway.
Chassis condition looks better than I expected. Only the outriggers have lost the powder coat and have what looks like surface rust (still to be checked).
Photos to follow....
Only photo of chassis so far:
Rolling chassis is now in the garage awaiting stripping down, body is on the driveway.
Chassis condition looks better than I expected. Only the outriggers have lost the powder coat and have what looks like surface rust (still to be checked).
Photos to follow....
Only photo of chassis so far:
Edited by V8NRG on Saturday 20th November 20:21
Well done on getting the bodyoff 
Check the chassis over carefully. I stripped my chassis down, cleaned and degreased everything, then you can start to see the problems. Apart from the outriggers the rest of the chassis was very good, it did however have surface rust/breakdown of the powdercoat, at almost all of the weld points on the chassis.[typical examples shown in the pics] I can only assume TVR did not clean any of the welds prior to powdercoating.
Check the chassis over carefully. I stripped my chassis down, cleaned and degreased everything, then you can start to see the problems. Apart from the outriggers the rest of the chassis was very good, it did however have surface rust/breakdown of the powdercoat, at almost all of the weld points on the chassis.[typical examples shown in the pics] I can only assume TVR did not clean any of the welds prior to powdercoating.Update:
Saturday,
Engine oil drained
Gearbox oil Drained
Diff oil Drained
Prop shaft removed
Front chassis cross member removed
PAS pipe from reservoir to rack disconnected
PAS pipe from pump to rack disconnected
Remote gear stick linkage removed
Gearbox mounts loosened
Engine mounts loosened
Chassis cross beam under gearbox removed
Sunday,
Engine & gearbox removed
Brake pipes to front brakes removed
Brake pipe to rear brakes removed
Copper fuel pipe from rear N/S chassis removed
Copper fuel return pipe to O/S chassis removed
Drive shafts diff end disconnected
Diff mount rear removed
Diff mount front O/S removed
Diff mount front N/S removed
Diff removed
Tie rod ends disconnected
Steering rack removed
Hose from carbon canister to boot via N/S chassis rail removed
Flexible braided hoses front disconnected from chassis
Top front N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Front N/s shock disconnected at top
Bottom front N/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Top front O/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Front O/s shock disconnected at top
Bottom front O/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Poked around in the outrigger corners and found a few holes. chassis looks ok apart for the outriggers which will be replaced. Further inspection will be made once cleaned up.
From this :
To this:
If anyone would like pictures of anything specific let me know and I’ll try to post them up.
Saturday,
Engine oil drained
Gearbox oil Drained
Diff oil Drained
Prop shaft removed
Front chassis cross member removed
PAS pipe from reservoir to rack disconnected
PAS pipe from pump to rack disconnected
Remote gear stick linkage removed
Gearbox mounts loosened
Engine mounts loosened
Chassis cross beam under gearbox removed
Sunday,
Engine & gearbox removed
Brake pipes to front brakes removed
Brake pipe to rear brakes removed
Copper fuel pipe from rear N/S chassis removed
Copper fuel return pipe to O/S chassis removed
Drive shafts diff end disconnected
Diff mount rear removed
Diff mount front O/S removed
Diff mount front N/S removed
Diff removed
Tie rod ends disconnected
Steering rack removed
Hose from carbon canister to boot via N/S chassis rail removed
Flexible braided hoses front disconnected from chassis
Top front N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Front N/s shock disconnected at top
Bottom front N/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Top front O/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Front O/s shock disconnected at top
Bottom front O/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Poked around in the outrigger corners and found a few holes. chassis looks ok apart for the outriggers which will be replaced. Further inspection will be made once cleaned up.
From this :
To this:
If anyone would like pictures of anything specific let me know and I’ll try to post them up.
A HA........... I've cracked it.
Finally worked out how to post the pics at a resonable size !
Tonight:
From the above to the below.
Rear top O/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear bottom O/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear O/S shock disconnected at chassis
Rear N/S shock disconnected at chassis
Rear top N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear bottom N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear brake T piece and copper pipe removed
Hand brake removed
Handbrake switch removed
Handbrake cables disconnected
Plates for ARB bush mounts removed
chassis cleaned with industrial wipes to remove road grime and oil.
Few holes !
Front O/S outrigger corner:
Front N/S outrigger corner:
Finally worked out how to post the pics at a resonable size !
Tonight:
From the above to the below.
Rear top O/s wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear bottom O/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear O/S shock disconnected at chassis
Rear N/S shock disconnected at chassis
Rear top N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear bottom N/S wishbone disconnected at chassis
Rear brake T piece and copper pipe removed
Hand brake removed
Handbrake switch removed
Handbrake cables disconnected
Plates for ARB bush mounts removed
chassis cleaned with industrial wipes to remove road grime and oil.
Few holes !
Front O/S outrigger corner:
Front N/S outrigger corner:
Edited by V8NRG on Monday 29th November 23:06
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