Luka-P

Well, you need the tool used in the cambelt change, this bolts to the pulley and then to a bar which rests on the inner arch. When I used it on the stand I dropped the bar through the crane hook and this gave enough stopping power as I lifted on the breaker bar. I could lift the motor off the ground whilst doing this but after a few swift yanks and a bit of hammer time it came.

Its got four. Ignore me. Im stupid

Ok did a bit more tonight and I have some pictures to go along with this post too. Basically we got the wiring off last night along with the intake and some casing too. We had a go at the crank pulley bolt but nothing was really going to get it off, so we ended up leaving it. Tonight we went ahead and pulled off some other bits. The crank pulley bolt finally gave in, much easier than when I tried doing my NA timing belt! We also got the alternator off along with the remaining casing, pulleys and timing belt. We then took the cam covers off to take a look there, it all seemed fine. I unbolted most of the turbo fixings but am yet to remove them. The exhaust bolts are on really well and will probably take some gentle persuasion. That was about it for tonight. Ive taken lots of photos and Im really trying to remember where things go and what route they take. I then sit back later on and try to remember and my head is a blur of wires and pipes! Im sure once assembley begins things will piece together quite easily. Cheers

£6k should find you a nice example. Sticking around the club may also prove to be a better buy as they tend to be cared for. An auto isnt all that bad either though, Id try one out before ruling it off.

Thanks for the replies guys. Ive spotted the other threads and Im keeping a close watch on them so I didnt know whether to post pictures and details up etc, I suppose I can post some progress shots up. Im yet to see the extent of, if there is any, damage to the internals. Ill probably have a better idea of where Id like to go when I get that done. The other threads really are a big help and I really dont feel like Ive been dropped in the deep end because of the help and support you can get on here! Cheers for the help once again and for your opinions/ideas too! p/s Got the bolts sorted Dave, 70mm long at that pitch seemed to work a treat!

Mate, no end of people have done this. I know its not really fair to keep saying 'use the search', but honestly do, it really does reveal alot! Try Keron though, hes a bit further but a top bloke for this kind of work!

Not for sale, being REBUILT after finding a knocking problem! But then again

70s or 80s should be ok too for the job!

Ok, since the knocking upon start-up has begun and the car has a fair few (160,00 kms) I've decided to join the club and rebuild my engine. The big ends have gone so its going for a full refresh. It came out yesterday. I started work on it around lunch time on my own then a friend came to help at three-ish and it was out by around half eight, so I was quite happy with that. I then spent today ringing round for the bolts to mount it on the engine stand. For reference they are M12 x 1.25 thread pitch, ideally around 75mm long, for the 750 Machine Mart stand. The holes in the housing aren't blind so the thread can go through a bit. Now this is the first time I've done something like this before, ie full rebuild, so I'm going steady. Being only 19 years old I don't exactly have as much experience as some of the veterans in the field! The plan, and it is just a little plan because Im standing at crossroads at the moment, is to go with stock Toyota parts and build myself a complete stock Twin-Turbo motor. The bodywork, interior, etc is stock so Im not sure if I want the whole car to carry on along these lines. Now Im planning on taking this slow, not rushing and getting it perfect. Ill go steady with it however long it takes as Im in no major rush for the car back, Id prefer to have it back perfect than sooner, if that makes sense? Im just torn between uprating the internals, going single, 6 speed conversion, etc while I can, and use my stock body as a blank canvass to create my own piece of Supra style. Or stick with stock and have a new-engined, stock Supe. Ideas welcome on that one! Im yet to rip apart the block and see for scoring on the cylinders and any other signs of damage so I suppose that will really set my course. Im taking pictures but not many and not really much detail to be fair, I tend to get stuck in and not bother getting the camera. I can post a few pictures up if people would like but I do realise there are a few similar threads. So, just thought Id share my fun with this little jobbie and welcome your opinions for what I should do. I know its mainly my idea as many will state but I like to hear what people think also. Cheers Guys!

Glad its sorted too mate, its such a shame that insurance companies take so long to get their act together when we bend over backwards to pay the prices they demand

Try giving one of the breakers, Keron/Jezz, a ring. They should have glass on some of their cars in so it might be a little easier to get it sorted and a bit cheaper. Just a thought.

Its a 1999 model, still the B shape, Club.

M12 buddy, I know its a while ago though

Ill double check the number of spark plugs and get this sorted once and for all...my memory is not the best

well i got the motor apart and it is a 3 cyl. but states 1.2 16v on the book? hmmm.....

A guy just cant get some simple answers round here...

Its a three cylinder buddy. I thought closest to cam*chain* would be one. Just thought Id check though before carrying on!

Evening, Can anyone tell me if you count the three cylinders on a Corsa 1.2 16v ('99) from left to right or right to left, ie is cylinder one the far left cylinder when looking at the engine from the front of the car? Thanks, Luke

excellent stuff! getting me in the mood for mine which needs doing!

ah well, as all things, it'll be fixed, just like yours will be soon too!

yup...thats my current problem:(

its ok bud, you could have a knackered oil pump/big ends

lowered price - £5095

if its not an exact car, just the type/model, try typing supra into p/x on pistonheads and seeing if there are any that people want rid of and are looking for a supra. hope that makes sense?