AshWatson
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nice 1 keep us updated
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tom130691
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i liked the fact its was a derv tbh
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DERV-POWER
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quote: Originally posted by tom130691
i liked the fact its was a derv tbh
i did but it costs a fortune to tune it up any more and was getting to the point where it was sell it
keep it as is and buy another car (already have 6 cars and haven't got enough space for them as is)
or ditch the diesel lump and get a better engine for doing track days and rwyb's,
would love one off these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-H-ZAFIRA-VECTRA-1-9-CDTI-ENGINE-150BHP-COMPLETE-SAAB-93-Z19DTH-/300666057103?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460117f18f but I m not spey
nding that sort of mone
[Edited on 08-03-2012 by DERV-POWER]
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pagey
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DO IT!
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DERV-POWER
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abit of progess over weekend upper part of bulkhead removed and any unneeded brackets
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Ian
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Location: Liverpool
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Mike I've got a 2.2 Dti here from an Vectra C if you fancy a challenge
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DERV-POWER
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quote: Originally posted by Ian
Mike I've got a 2.2 Dti here from an Vectra C if you fancy a challenge
going to petrol now sick of cleaning the soot of my boot
its going to be tight getting it done by PVS but will try my hardest
[Edited on 12-03-2012 by DERV-POWER]
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DERV-POWER
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Saab b204 turbo engine going in it (pics of engine tomorrow)
may need shoe horn
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DERV-POWER
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engine in now was a bit of a struggle getting in with no engine crane
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Darryl H
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Registered: 19th Nov 09
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Not seen one of these go in a corsa yet, seen them in astras though, keep it up!
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DERV-POWER
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quote: Originally posted by Darryl H
Not seen one of these go in a corsa yet, seen them in astras though, keep it up!
thats why i went for saab lump to be different
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Darryl H
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Yeah, good luck Hope it goes well!
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nrgdd70
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Registered: 13th Nov 09
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hi there ive just done a 1.7d to a 1.7td conversion in my corsa van im running f18 box and having alot of issues in finding the right shafts,.what did you use. your reply would make my day
andy
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monkeytwizzel
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quote: Originally posted by DERV-POWER
Saab b204 turbo engine going in it (pics of engine tomorrow)
may need shoe horn
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monkeytwizzel
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I started putting a B204L engine in a 1.2 16v about june last and still bloody doing the thing.taken different routes with it like f28 box,td04 turbo.
Weld the seems and fit a strengthing kit to be safe there is a lot o torque from these engines.
Nigel pumford should have finished his by now also,also known as astra nige.
quote: Originally posted by DERV-POWER
Saab b204 turbo engine going in it (pics of engine tomorrow)
may need shoe horn
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Sean
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if this goes well and doesn't look to messy I may consider it. Drove a Saab with the turbo lump in and it was pretty good
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DERV-POWER
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i m putting engine in then get it running properly , then the mods will start ,
shell is getting stitch welded and got strengthening kit ready to go on
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monkeytwizzel
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quote: Originally posted by DERV-POWER
i m putting engine in then get it running properly , then the mods will start ,
shell is getting stitch welded and got strengthening kit ready to go on
When i took my 1.2 16v lump out i couldn`t believe how light it was,saab one is nearly twice the weight.
As for the shoehorn i`ve found you need a very big one
If you come across any probs give use a shout,i might be of some help can`t promise tho brains mushy
All good fun though.
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DERV-POWER
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engine back out then on to engine stand
then decided to take head off
[Edited on 24-04-2012 by DERV-POWER]
[Edited on 07-05-2012 by DERV-POWER]
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DERV-POWER
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decided to do something different , while i m waiting for mates garage to be cleared so i can fully strip block down , so that i can delete balance shafts
added extra vent to allow air to pass through intercooler and radiator better
just needs a little more welding and cleaning up
[Edited on 07-05-2012 by DERV-POWER]
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Corsaab nath
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Hi mate, it's looking good I'm half way through doin the exact same conversion.. Just wondering, was there any problems gettin the engine in? Ie: engine mounts an clearance on chassis, heard this was a problem with these conversions? Any help would be much appreciated, and all the best with yours
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Vauxdan88
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Registered: 13th Feb 11
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Very interested in maybe a Saab powered Corsa project,il be watching this closely to see how it goes! As corsaab nath said what was it like getting it in? Hopefully see this at pvs for inspiration
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DERV-POWER
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quote: Originally posted by Vauxdan88
Very interested in maybe a Saab powered Corsa project,il be watching this closely to see how it goes! As corsaab nath said what was it like getting it in? Hopefully see this at pvs for inspiration
engine fits in easy its everything else thats the main problem , pvs this year if cancelled for corsa to much work to be done
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Vauxdan88
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Any mods needed to chassis leg or anything? Some people said its a lot of work to the chassis leg on the o/s. Ah right fair enough,can't take mine either had to buy a new head for it (xe),paid for one a month ago on eBay and been f****d about with it so need another one if you know of any?? Was hoping if find someone that'll take one to pvs and let me get it there
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