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Author Just been offered a red top really cheap wot should i do
Born_corsa02
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4th Mar 04 at 14:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As above just been offered a cheap 2.016v engine from a cally trouble is i don't know if it runs or not etc. so if i buy it its a bit of a gamble. Wot checks can i do to test the condition of the engine etc. apart from turning it over by hand and takin the head off and inspecting the bores all help is appreciated

Cheers
Chris
Ryan L
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get a mechanic to check it out, also make sure u get gearbox, loom and ecu included otherwise it could become a lot more expensive
Ojc
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Compression test maybe? Dunno, if you don't know the bloke your juggling fire mate.
AdamF
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turn the crankshaft if it turns youve got a pretty good chance of it starting.
Joff
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If it's really cheap then buy it regardless on the basis you can then give it a complete rebuild yourself.
Ryan L
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how cheap is cheap anyway mate
Born_corsa02
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4th Mar 04 at 14:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
£200 for everything loom box ecu and engine
Ryan L
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4th Mar 04 at 14:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
well as joff says if your planning a rebuild then go for it
corsafreak
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thats very cheap i would buy it, cost me just shy of £500 to have mine overhauled: new oil pump,bearings, rebore and new oversize pistons. the bottom ends gonna be like new as i've changed the water pump and timing belt tensioners aswell.
my engine ran ok in the cav the crank turned very easily (too easily ) when the head was off and the bores looked ok. i thought it would just drop into the corsa, guess i was wrong but at least i know it will be right now .
check if it has a coscast head on aswell which would be an added bonus.
Keith Piper
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4th Mar 04 at 23:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've just bought a 4x4 cally with a 2.0 16v red top, alloys and a dead transfer box for £250. Sounds like we're in the same price band
Kerry
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4th Mar 04 at 23:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Born_corsa02
Just been offered a red top really cheap wot should i do


wear it?


Joff
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You should also take a reconditioned gearbox into account.
Mine had done 130k so there was no-way I was letting that anywhere near the Corsa

While the gearbox is out and in pieces, fit a Quaife ATB.
Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
quote:
Originally posted by Born_corsa02
Just been offered a red top really cheap wot should i do


wear it?








Keith Piper
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4th Mar 04 at 23:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Trust a girl to lob in clothing into a serious mechanical question
vibrio
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4th Mar 04 at 23:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I refuse to laugh at such an obvious joke
Kerry
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4th Mar 04 at 23:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Keith Piper
Trust a girl to lob in clothing into a serious mechanical question


i find that remark very offending
Keith Piper
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4th Mar 04 at 23:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sorry Kerry
Kerry
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4th Mar 04 at 23:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
s'ok im used to it

my own fault for havin a little joke

as u were
vibrio
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4th Mar 04 at 23:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
however he did actually say 2.0 16V engine in his post
Keith Piper
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4th Mar 04 at 23:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i'M sure thats not the only red top you have

 
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