simonwref Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Will a car engine still start and be able to move a few yards to a trailer if i remove the Rad and hoses all vac hoses Air box. Thanx, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Will the trailer have a winch? IF so no need for a working engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermoacc Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hmmmmm Probably run like a bag of sh*t, but it should IMO. Disconnect all the vac's and have a test beforehand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Let them tow it on,you can save starter motor disy etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is how they picked up my GT when I scrapped it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtoycelica Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 That looks in good condition from that photo dubs why scrap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Because faff. Gratuitous Alpine pic: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Stunning pic ,that. You can run the car ok for a short distance like that,even messing with the air should at least get it to kick over,even if it runs like a Vauxhall bag 'o' s***e itll move.But from a scrappage point of view,they will get it on whatever they bring some way.Just give it a try.If for some reason it wont go just let whoever it is that's taking it know that it doesn't run.If its got wheels itll move.Unless you're trailering it yourself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulie Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Let them tow it on,you can save starter motor disy etc.. ^^^^ this, id also deffo take the alternator off, people always seem to want um and I would say no it wont run without vac hoses Edited October 19, 2013 by Ghoulie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 When i had a vac hose off the gt4 it wouldnt run for more than a few seconds, not sure if the breakers would actually need it to run. A lot of cars they pick up arent running, what they sometimes stipulate is rolling so they are more concerned about seized on brakes or no wheels so can winch it onto a flatbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 TBH any car ive had picked up hasn't been a runner as ive stripped it down to the bones.theyll drag it on there if they have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Baker Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yeah they really dont care...failing that you can always put it in gear...lift the clutch and turn it on the starter...that will allow you to move the car even if the engine wont start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 My five was minus all suspension and half the engine , breakers charged me 20 quid to pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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