geth_corsa
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I have the oppertunity to by a c20xe which has been standing for 3 years. it has a costcast head, new water pump, etc. but the current owner has had it for 3 years and never heard it running. should i buy or not? should it start or will parts need to be changed? cheers 
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evans_corsab
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Registered: 23rd Sep 08
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just drop the oil and change it , give it a whirl . dont see why it wouldnt work from standing for agers .
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
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doesnt matter if its been standing for ages but has it been standing with the oil dropped or has it still got oil in it? best if it still has oil in it keeps it lubricated also has it been dry stored? before running i would do a sump gasket definately campbely and cambelt rollers new plugs and leads new oil and filters head gasket should be ok as the coscasts heads dont normally go porus, definately do sump gasket tho as i found with mine after running it for the 1st time in 2 years it just gave way so bare in mind you will need to spend about |£100 on it mate
[Edited on 05-03-2009 by --ToM--]
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geth_corsa
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ok cheers for the help. roughly how much is the engine worth? it comes with the f20 box, ecu but no loom. dont know the mileage. cheers
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--ToM--
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id give no more than £200
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--ToM--
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especially with no guarantee of it being able to run!!
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Alan-16V
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Registered: 5th Apr 08
Location: North Wales
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if its been standing for a while it would ideally need a top end rebuild to run 100%
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geth_corsa
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as it hasnt got a loom, will any c20xe calibra engine loom be ok to use with the ECU?
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john_c20xe
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Registered: 10th Feb 08
Location: Eastbourne, EastSussex
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make sure it turns over beofre you hand cash over
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geth_corsa
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i think its worth about £250 - £300 tbh. but im not sure whether to buy it as its a risk!?
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--ToM--
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dont pay over £200 mate and no it depends weather its a dizzy or coil engine depending on what loom and ecu you need
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RCS
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Registered: 26th Jan 05
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I wouldn't buy it.
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geth_corsa
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well im going to see it tomorow anyway. should i be looking out for anything in particular? cheers
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