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Made a little more progress tonight, got the carbs, exhaust manifold, fan, fuel pump, and a few more misc bits and bobs off the old 948.

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That should pretty much do it for the engine bits I need to get out of the way. Still have to pull the exhaust and disconnect the driveshaft and transmission hydraulics. Next week's project.

Sure, it's small, but it's progress!
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Every little bit.
 
Drew, just curious, are you following the Haynes or Bentley steps for this, or some other?
If some other, please share, I'm ripping into mine on saturday. Cheers.
 
Drew,

Looks good! Are you going to paint the engine bay to match while it's out?
 
Barry -- I'm not following any manual on this removal... just winging it. I've pulled a Spridget motor before, and remember what I did last time. Basically removing anything that connects the motor to the car. I'm not reusing this motor, so I'm not too worried about how these bits go together. The new 1275 is different enough in details that I'll just have to figure it out once I get to installation.

I'll start taking more careful notes soon, once I get to the suspension/brake systems. That's my first real rebuilding project, once the motor is out.

John -- I'm not doing any bodywork or painting this time around. I'm completely focused on getting the mechanicals working so I can drive the car. I need that driving fixed to stay interested in the project. Had I the financing/patience, I'd just finish the stripping and do a full ground up. But I don't. :smile:

If all goes well, I'll be looking into solving the few minor metal issues in a year or two. Bugeyes are pretty easy to strip down, so pulling it apart for paint and body work shouldn't be too much trouble once I get there. Luckily, Tunebug is a sound little car, with just a few small issues to deal with.
 
Drew,
While the engine is out, I would give the engine bay a good cleaning with degreaser, then soap/water and a 3M scuff pad. Then wipe it down with wax/grease remover and spray paint it with a satin black spray bomb. It is an afternoon project and it will help keep your new engine cleaner and make it easier to work on. Just my 2 cents.
 
I will try and do some cleaning in the engine bay while I've got the space. A little touch up paint does make good sense.
 
i agree with trevor.....
i spray canned mine and will be touching up soon
as i pull the motor for the clutch repair...zimmmy
 
At some point, Tunebug will be sprayed in the original white color, including the engine bay -- just not right now. I will probably touch up some areas with some black rattle-can paint just as a stop gap.
 
Cheers Drew.
The more I take off, the more I can see there's really not much to it. You're Doing great mate.
 
I agree under the bonnet should match the exterior, but in Drew's case where the PO has painted black he should just keep it as is until he is ready to paint properly. However, no sense in it looking tatty when $12 worth of supplies and a few hours can make it neat.
 
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