AK
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Re: my engine -
started a new topic as i didnt want to hi-jack that othet one, ken 
My thoughts are that the big end on one of the rods has let go (rod bolts holding the rod to the crank... thay move the piston up/down)
Im going to drain the oil out sometime (been saying that since aug03  ) whip off the sump pan and have a ganders. Fingers crossed all it needs is a new rod bolt, and maybe bearings.
If so..... i will not be selling it. I will use it to make the mini bucket nova 
But..... im never much good at plans, so who knows
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Adam-D
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ta mate
just wondered if it was stuffed i wanted to re-build it and eventually er use it to replace ma 1.4
just a thought erm i cant do nowt for a couple of months yet cos of hospital etc and looking for a real job
just thought im not sure ma bro can get insured on mine because of all the mods im gonna 2ltr it and use it as a track car-road beast
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AK
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you would be best going for a engine that you would get the g-box with, less hassle
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Adam-D
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think i might do what paul w said and buy a cheap astra gte and switch the engines
want a run a round so will be in june/july
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AK
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then you have all the hassle of stripping the GTE as well as your car...
Do you have room to store two useless cars whilst doing all this.
I think it is a much better option to just buy the engine/box etc already out... you may have to pay a tad more.... but the hassle saved is worth it.
What will you do with the engine-less astra afterwards? Split for spares - then you have all the potential hassle of folk saying they will have this n that, messing you around, not paying etc... and all the time the thing will no doubt be gathering rust/dust where ever you are storing it!
just my opinion of course
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Adam-D
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how much would box,loom,engine go for?
i know il need header tank fitting kit gsi rad +fuel pump
and astra accel cable
not sure on clutch cable
i have the room
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AK
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look on mig for bits.... breakers will tend to over charge you.
GB's can be found for 50squid or so.... breakers will hit you for 200 or so.....
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Ojc
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Adam I like your thinking, my Nova shall be faster with its X16XE
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Adam-D
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will be in june/july time
hmmm i think ill start collecting bits now
like fuel pump rad etc
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AK
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would you like to bet? 100pounds?
i will have a quicker nova than you by summer 2005?
ollie - look on rallyused parts... There are so many bargain parts for small block vauxs on there.... Quaife g-boxs etc etc
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Adam-D
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im not going crazy like you two i want reliable power and i havnet got loadsa cash so ill do it this way
would be good whenits donne we should have a cs track day
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AK
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i was betting ollie by the way 
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Adam-D
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i guessed but itd be good like a 2ltr class or high modded class
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AK
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OJC - you hiding you wee poof??!?!?!
You coming over to meet me n des where we're down getting the skyboat?
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