right just a quick update,i went down to start to take off the rear but it will take longer than i thaught,basically every nut and bolt are corroded beyond belief it took me an hour just to undo the flexy brake pipes from the body then i relised whilst on my back that the exhaust has got to come off so that took me an hour by this time i was getting a bit frustrated as i only had a bedside table light to see and limited space to work in but the prep work has been done i suppose,ill go down and get it off tomorrow,but i think ill call at b&q for some propa strip lights first.sorry theres no pics but ill get some up tomorrow.I will just add that this is a massive job for me as all my machanicle experiance basically just involves changing alternators,starters and brakes thats about the most exiting ive ever got with a spanner set so please dont expect me to be grease lightning,cheers to everyone for your replies