Dead 4AGE removed

[Fozzy]

Ok I dropped my old engine today. It's destined for the the bin, suspect head gasket gone. If anybody wants any parts from it, engine, box, shafts etc, then speak now before I let it go

[AndyB]

Hi Fozzy, is a head gasket generally a cause for full engine replacement or do you just have a few spares lying around?

[Fozzy]

No, but I have a lovely rev 3 3sGTE waiting to go into it. I had been hoping to enjoy the car as standard over the summer before pulling it apart, but it killed that idea by dying in February, so the car has sat unloved for 8 months. By the look of the oil I'm guessing head gasket, but it may be worse than that, but I'm not bothering to investigate further

[AndyB]

Ah! That's understandable then. What would that be, approx double the 4A-GE power? That'd be outrageous!

[Fozzy]

I don't know, what's a stock 4 age? Engine was running about 280 in my mk2, should be pretty fun in the mk1

[superwhite90]

122-125

Traction issues though ;)

[superwhite90]

What you want for the block? including pistons and crank etc?

How was it running before?

[Fozzy]

Nothing at all, come and take it all! I just need the mechanical speedo drive and the oil switch for the conversion. The rest will go to my neighbour for scrap otherwise

[cchrysos]

Hi there.

Do you have an alternator and starter on it still? Ooh...and the cam covers please?

Thanks

Chrys

[Fozzy]

Yep has all those things, they were all still in good nick when it was last running. I did have it started briefly to move it to where I'm stripping it, on 2 cylinders, but it started and the alternator seemed to be functioning

[cchrysos]

If you don't mind sir...I would like to have them please. I can even make a donation to a charity of your choice if you don't want anything for them.

Thanks

Chrys

[Fozzy]

Does the club take donations?

[cchrysos]

Good idea...

[tommundy]

That's a very generous suggestion guys!

The clubs PayPal address is below:

mr2mk1club@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks again!

Regards,
Tom

[superwhite90]

Where in Herts are you?

[Fozzy]

I'm in Hatfield

[superwhite90]

Il take it check your pms

[gonae86]

did not notice you were that close ..... if superwhite90 does not take it I will .....
Superwhite90, I would be interested in crank and con-rods only ... any chance you are not interested on those ?
Of course I will take the full thing if you end up no wanting it ...

[superwhite90]

Hi mate they would be yours.

I want to rob it for the oil pump, shims, pistons, crank pulley and remainder of block and head lol

Rest is yours ;)

[superwhite90]

anyone got a number for fozzy?

[tommundy]

It's only been a couple of days hasn't it Alex? Give the guy a chance :)

[superwhite90]

I'm inpatient ;)

[Fozzy]

Hi I'm still here, and the engine is sort of still here. It's been sat outside in the elements with the cam covers off it....

It was covered but it seems to have disappeared. If people would like me to start pulling it apart for bits then I can give it a go this weekend, if Alex wants to come and collect as it is that's up to him. I will say the sump still has oil/gunk in it. I'm not sure on the state of other internal items either

[cchrysos]

Hi I'm still here, and the engine is sort of still here. It's been sat outside in the elements with the cam covers off it....

It was covered but it seems to have disappeared. If people would like me to start pulling it apart for bits then I can give it a go this weekend, if Alex wants to come and collect as it is that's up to him. I will say the sump still has oil/gunk in it. I'm not sure on the state of other internal items either

Im still interested in the cam covers alternator and starter if possible please.

[Fozzy]

They are off it Chris. The alternator bottom bolt is seized into the bracket, I'll take it into work and get it on a press to get it out, then I can sort out getting the bits to you

[cchrysos]

Thats fantastic. Thanks Mate.
Let me know when you are ready and i can come and collect.

Thanks again

Chrys

[gonae86]

should we bring our tools to hatfiled and each one take the bits they need of Fozzy engine and in the end go for a pint ?
I am available pretty much all weekend ...
What time/day would be best for you Fozzy ?

[Fozzy]

I've finished work for the day now, so I'll start pulling bits off it. The missus has other jobs line up for me so I'll h working around whatever slave tasks she has planned. I'll update this evening what I've got up to. I should be around most of.tomorrow for parts collection or further stripping if necessary

[gonae86]

kool , drop me a PM with your address /phone number and I will join you tomorrow if that's OK with you .

[superwhite90]

Hmm I can't really come until next Sunday...is it possible you can get the oil pump off without breaking it? And the pressure sending on the back of the block? That's all I need

Let me know :)

[Fozzy]

Ok, so I managed a couple of hours on it today. It's all apart. Head off, gearbox off, oil pump off for Alex, ideally I'd like to keep hold of the pressure sender as I believe it's needed for my engine swap, I will double check this though, as I may well run a separate oil temp and pressure gauge, so it may not be required. I didn't get the bottom end stripped down any more, but your welcome to take what remains of the short block. I confirmed that it was a head gasket failure between the jacket and number 1 cylinder. The rest of the bottom end although covered in gunky oil/water mess, is actually in re lot good condition

[gonae86]

Would you be able to drop me a PM with your address and what time is best for you and I will pick up the short block tomorrow ?
I will then strip it and if Alex wants the pistons he can drop by my place (on his way to hatfield) next weekend .....

alternatively
if Alex wants I can bring his bits too and then bring them to work (Basildon) that according to his profile is 5 miles away from his place ?
as long as he can pick them up during week days in Basildon.

[superwhite90]

Hi mate that'd be awesome. I can collect on a lunchtime as I work in grays if that suits you?

Fozzy, thanks mate that was really good of you. I'll see how much a pressure sender is from toyota.

God bless mk1 owners!

[Fozzy]

Gon has just left with the short engine, and bits for Alex. He has got the oil pump, crank pulley, aux pulley and the pressure sender for you Alex

[gonae86]

It was very nice to meet you :) and thank you for the bits :)

good to know that there is another mk1 addict so near by, please do let me know if you need an extra set of hands.

I do have the bits for Alex. I will wrap them up better now...

Alex, when do you want to pick up ? I arrive at work about 8:30 and leave at about 17:30 but I can stay late one day if you need me to..... Work is next to McDonalds on Carnival Park.

[superwhite90]

Wat time do you have lunch?

[gonae86]

12 to 1 with about 15 minutes flexibility

[superwhite90]

Can we make it Tuesday? I have a meeting Monday at that time I simply cannot get out of lol I'll take an early lunch n be with you at 12.30 if that's ok?

[gonae86]

thats OK , not a problem, parts are on the car so any day any time really ....

[superwhite90]

Cool mate can I have your number so I'll text you when I'm on way

[gonae86]

PMd

[tommundy]

Hi all,

Don't forget that any donations to the club will be most welcomed! :)

Cheers,
Tom

[superwhite90]

I'm collecting my bits shortly so will do it when I get home later :)

[gonae86]

I will ask the final receiver of the short block if he would like to donate something :)

[superwhite90]

How long did it take you to get home mate?

[gonae86]

Do you mean because of the accident on the M25 ? That only affected traffic in the morning .....in the evening it was clear :)

[superwhite90]

It was horrendous as I was in West Thurrock when the brunt of the chaos happened! Took me over an hour to do 4 miles, then I gave up and went home :(