My new Junior Z

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Originally Posted by jpv here is some progress... I've been removing the engine. But I'm having some dificulties. The engine needs to tilt a bit more to get out but the gearbox interferes with the flywheel. I think I'm going to lower the gearbox to get the sucker out...

[sndesign]

You can try jacking up the rear of the car as high as possible,
this gives you more tilt angle to get it out with the gear box attached.
Otherwise you will need help to push down on the back of the motor
as you pull from the (top) front.
Good luck

[magaoidh]

What are the latest developments on your car JPV?I am following with great interest.

[jpv]

Hello!

I've been busy lately so the car hasn't got a lot of attention. But last night I've got around to get the engine and gearbox out.



As sndesign sugested I jacked up the rear of the car and it helped but the engine still was a bit stuck. I putted a jack under the sump with the engine already hoisted and pushed the car down. Only then it came out. It was stuck only by a thread! I don't know how am I going to put it back there again without scratching the paint work though...



Then I turned the attention to the gearbox. I removed it with the trasmission shaft attatched.

The clutch servo gave me a lot of trouble because it was completely seized. The only way was to remove the flexible fluid tube and leave the servo on the gearbox.



After all was loose I just pulled it out of the car...



It's out!

Without the engine it's easier to see the condition of the body.
The front panel and the lower front member are very corroded. They are going to need some work...




Abraços!

[magaoidh]

Mate, you are very brave to do a Junior Z resto. You have most of the Zagato parts? The door trims and the seats may be hard to get???

[sndesign]

Way to go !, It's like a metal baby popped out.
Did you do it all by yourself, sometimes the last wiggle is best with a helper.

If you have to put it back in solo, you might want to put the engine in and the trans in as two steps, just make sure to match up the engine and trans on the ground to line everything up, then have at it.

[jpv]

Hi all!

No, I didn't do this alone. I had help from my dad.

I'm still missing the seats and some minor details. I will try to gather them until the end of this year...
I know that it will be almost impossible to find a set of original seats but I have a pair if GTV2000 seats that will take their place until I find an original set...

I intend to remove the wiring harness and fluid pipes tomorrow night. I'll post more photos of the work soon...

Best regards!

[jpv]

More work done!

I had to remove the servo so I could get better access to the wiring harness.



I loosened all the wiring harness in the engine bay and passed it to the cockpit.





This wiring is a lot more complicated than the ones I'm used to on my Bertone Alfas. It doesn't have easy connectors so I have to mark each wire so I'll now how to get it back together... A major PITA...

After removing the harness I started to remove the electrical components. I started on the wiper system. I had to remove the cover that was a bit stuck and rusted but all worked out well...





Found a new hole to repair...



Tomorrow I'm going to remove the heater system that is filled with tree leafs. On the other hand it's in very good shape. It's the best heater I've found on Alfas! The plastic case is impecable!!!

[magaoidh]

Wow, mate you are regular martyr!!!

[Subtle]

Worthwhile and interesting project