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[Marks DTM Calib]

Subframe on/off is not that hard

No engine alignment tools needed, you just have to support the engine gearbox from above (also not hard).

Can do done on the drive, I ahev even done a full clutch and flywheel change on the drive!

[TheBoy]

Alabama Mumsybus is a good load lugger. Open to offers

How much would you give me to take it off your hands?

A grand a seat would see it delivered.

So you'd give me a few grand to take it off your hands

[TheBoy]

I have a 60 plate Navara Tekna auto here for sale if you fancy a larger load lugger

Thanks, but way too big for her.

[TheBoy]

Subframe on/off is not that hard

No engine alignment tools needed, you just have to support the engine gearbox from above (also not hard).

Can do done on the drive, I ahev even done a full clutch and flywheel change on the drive!

You're making it sound easier than I imagine it is.  I'm having visions of it being a bitch to remove with 20yrs of things seizing, and being under a fair chunk of metal that I'm trying to pry off when it falls...   ...and the refit is the hard bit, trying to balance it on a jack, whilst jiggling it around to lift onto steering column spline, again with me between it and its final landing place on the drive

[Andy B]

Subframe on/off is not that hard

No engine alignment tools needed, you just have to support the engine gearbox from above (also not hard).

Can do done on the drive, I ahev even done a full clutch and flywheel change on the drive!

You're making it sound easier than I imagine it is.  I'm having visions of it being a bitch to remove with 20yrs of things seizing, and being under a fair chunk of metal that I'm trying to pry off when it falls...   ...and the refit is the hard bit, trying to balance it on a jack, whilst jiggling it around to lift onto steering column spline, again with me between it and its final landing place on the drive

Admittedly it was probably about 10 years ago but I replaced a gearbox on an Astra G on my drive which involved dropping the subframe. I did get a mate to give me a lift doing it though. Not sure what I did re supporting the engine .... I can only think I put a jack under the sump as I didn't have a proper support over the top.

[Viral_Jim]

I had to drop the subframe (about 2") to do the clutch change on the Zaf, I put a piece of 4"x2" across the inner wings and used 2x 300kg ratchet straps through the engine lifting eyes to hold it. Keeps the underside completely free for a sweaty fat man to roll around under it. 

I suspect that's similar to how VX would do it as there looks to be a receiver on top of each wing for some sort of engine lifting brace/tool.

 

[TheBoy]

Any ideas how to get the majority of the fuel out of the tank on one of these, before it goes off to its new life as baked beanz tins?

[Doctor Gollum]

Crack the return line into a bucket and run it until it conks out. 

[dave the builder]

Any ideas how to get the majority of the fuel out of the tank on one of these, before it goes off to its new life as baked beanz tins?

they have an in tank electric fuel pump
Astra G has a plastic access panel under rear seat ,not sure about Zafira A 
there are quick connects on the fuel filter though under the bonnet ,
IIRC there is a fuel level switch or sensor in the filter housing

Crack the return line into a bucket and run it until it conks out. 

I've tried that on the same model Zafira A  ,it's not that simple

[TheBoy]

I thought these Zaffy dirty diesels didn't have an electric pump, relying purely on the main diesel pump, hence all the issues with re-priming?

I need the car to be "working" because the scrappy I use gives different rates depending on whether or not it can be driven onto their lorry.


Or is it worth a punt chucking it on Gaybay as a spares or repair only?

[dave the builder]

I thought these Zaffy dirty diesels didn't have an electric pump, relying purely on the main diesel pump, hence all the issues with re-priming?

I need the car to be "working" because the scrappy I use gives different rates depending on whether or not it can be driven onto their lorry.


Or is it worth a punt chucking it on Gaybay as a spares or repair only?

Used car prices are VERY HIGH ,even spares or repairs cars are selling well .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=zafira+spares+repair&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

also auto trader ,,get a friend to stick it on facebook market place etc

even spares or repair with an MOT i'd expect $500

[Sir Tigger KC]

I thought these Zaffy dirty diesels didn't have an electric pump, relying purely on the main diesel pump, hence all the issues with re-priming?

I need the car to be "working" because the scrappy I use gives different rates depending on whether or not it can be driven onto their lorry.


Or is it worth a punt chucking it on Gaybay as a spares or repair only?

Used car prices are VERY HIGH ,even spares or repairs cars are selling well .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=zafira+spares+repair&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

also auto trader ,,get a friend to stick it on facebook market place etc

even spares or repair with an MOT i'd expect $500

That's quite good given the exchange rate! 

[dave the builder]

I thought these Zaffy dirty diesels didn't have an electric pump, relying purely on the main diesel pump, hence all the issues with re-priming?

I need the car to be "working" because the scrappy I use gives different rates depending on whether or not it can be driven onto their lorry.


Or is it worth a punt chucking it on Gaybay as a spares or repair only?

Used car prices are VERY HIGH ,even spares or repairs cars are selling well .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=zafira+spares+repair&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

also auto trader ,,get a friend to stick it on facebook market place etc

even spares or repair with an MOT i'd expect $500

That's quite good given the exchange rate! 

A typo ,should be £ 

but even $500 is still £415 English 

[Andy B]

Any ideas how to get the majority of the fuel out of the tank on one of these, before it goes off to its new life as baked beanz tins?

When I scrapped an Astra G diseasal, I shoved the suction tube of my Pela oil sucker-up-erer down the feed pipe to the fuel filter in the engine bay and sucked it out. Admittedly there wasn't much fuel in it

[Marks DTM Calib]

I thought these Zaffy dirty diesels didn't have an electric pump, relying purely on the main diesel pump, hence all the issues with re-priming?

I need the car to be "working" because the scrappy I use gives different rates depending on whether or not it can be driven onto their lorry.


Or is it worth a punt chucking it on Gaybay as a spares or repair only?

Correct, the VP44 based diesels do not have a lift pump, it would be a case of connect the fuel feed pipe, via the primer bulb, to a receptacle