Breaking Metro - A little help needed

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Skirrow - 19 Aug 2003 10:06 GMT

Hi,

I'm about to start breaking my metro, I plan to keep the engine,
brakes and a couple of other bits and then learn to weld on all the
scrap metal thats left over before taking it all to the tip.

Is there anything I need to know or special precautions I need to take
before I start. Also whats the best order to do things in. for
instance, do I take the engine out first, or cut away loads of the
front end first?

Cheers people, any help is appreciated.

Dave

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t.a.j.m.vdnbogaard@REMOVEuvt.nl - 19 Aug 2003 12:03 GMT

>Hi,
>
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>
>Dave

I would take out the petrol tank and battery first of all ..
then take out all other flammables before starting to chop / grind /
weld anything .. when you do start that, keep a fire extinguisher
handy ..

see also:
http://www.ime.org.uk/ime/m/metro_info.html

Metro parts which can be used on a Mini

Engine, Front disks/caliper/drive flange combination, handbrake grip,
instrument pod, master cylinder, horn, radius arms? (if beam axled),
clutch parts if non-cable, carb, inlet, radiator & fan (keep hoses) ,
oil intercooler (MG metro), Rear brakes, brake limiter, bulbs<g>, you
could use the seats, the steering wheel, window winders, rear wiper
motor if you want to fit a custom rear wiper, washer pumps,
indicator/wiper switch assy.

good luck,
Theo van den Bogaard

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Skirrow - 04 Sep 2003 16:33 GMT

> I would take out the petrol tank and battery first of all ..
> then take out all other flammables before starting to chop / grind /
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> good luck,
> Theo van den Bogaard

Thanks,

A lot of it is gone now with only really the engine and subframes
stuill there and a bit of body work in between. It's not hard to lift
the rear end off the ground.

Bearing that in mind do I need an engine crane to remove the engine or
is there anothe way of getting it out? Is it possible to lift the body
over the front subfrane like on a mini.

If not, how easy and safe is it to lift it out with a couple of mates
- any advice on that?

Cheers people

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t.a.j.m.vdnbogaard@REMOVEuvt.nl - 05 Sep 2003 07:38 GMT

>> I would take out the petrol tank and battery first of all ..
>> then take out all other flammables before starting to chop / grind /
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>Bearing that in mind do I need an engine crane to remove the engine or
>is there anothe way of getting it out?

with an engine crane it will be easy ..

> Is it possible to lift the body
>over the front subfrane like on a mini.

.. but lifting the body over will surely be possible (with a couple of
mates .. and plenty blocks of wood to prop up the body when you
discover you forgot to undo one bolt or the speedo cable)
the metro shell will be a bit heavier than a mini one though ..

>If not, how easy and safe is it to lift it out with a couple of mates
>- any advice on that?
>
>Cheers people

you can lift out the block with a couple of mates; best way is to
attach it securely !! to some kind of scaffolding pole and again
provide a fixed soppurt when you get to where you have to undo another
bolt (possibly a household ladder or something similar) you don't want
two people crumbling under the weight when a third person is
underneath loosening a bolt or cable !!

for safety, use a lot of common sense .. like don't go under a car
that's only supported by a jack and such .. better to take some more
time to support things properly than have someone with a squashed hand
or foot or worse ..

HTH,
Theo van den Bogaard

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