Front End Dismantle - Part 2

August 2015

Dismantling continues.

Front frame harness.  Disconnecting this lets me remove the slam panel.

Front passenger wing off for a look underneath.

Remains of bumper mounting bolt.  This will be fun the get out.

Rather crusty cage nuts.  I doubt any of these fasteners will come out easily.

Inner wing corrosion under paintwork.

This looks worse than it is.  Mostly surface rust - Sorry its blurry.

Actual wing itself is in excellent condition.

Front frame off.  Odd that it has space for two fans but only one fitted?  Must be an option for hot countries I guess.  Won't have that problem in Scotland.  

Managed to tear a fastener from the frame also.  Not sure of whether to repair or replace the frame.  They are on ebay for £30 often (but only the single fan version).

Radiator and front of car with slam panel gone.

First severe corrosion.  This member will need replaced.  Guess I will need to learn to weld then.

Frame rail entrance

Inside the frame rail.  Not sure what to do about this.  Any suggestions?  I thought about hoovering out and wire brushing followed by a cavity wax? 

Radiator Out.

Hole cleaned out.  Even worse than it initially looked.  Should be a straight forward repair though, assuming I can still get parts.

Radiator is passed its best.

Think I'll get a replacement.

Interesting choice of drain plug !!