SeanXE
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Woo, alot of progress since i last looked here, and imo do what cjohnson said, looking good Jamie 
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Jamie-C
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Cheers Sean , glad to see your back on the ball
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AlexW
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quote:
Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
If i was putting an XE in mine i'd want to get it in asap,how can you not be arsed?? 
Do a conversion and Then say that.
Good work Jamie, You see why I said about the sump now? If you do put silicone on the new gasket, make it a tiny tiny amount.
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DansCorsaSXi
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I'm doing one now with a mate,i know there's bits that slow you down.
I was just saying i wouldn't be able to wait.I'd just want it in. 
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Jamie-C
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Cheers alex, I left it dry in the end to be on the safe side, if it comes to the worst, ie. still leaks then I'll take it off again and put a drop on it.
Dan the difference is I have a car to get me around so I'm in no hurry. If I needed the car then it would have been done months ago. Its just a little project for me to play with in my spare time/ when I want.
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DansCorsaSXi
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Ok mate,just didn't think you had a runabout,my bad.
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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cjohnson
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Oh yeah you did didn't you! Haha forgot that lol. I've got a corsa c 1.8 Sri, I'll get sum pics up for u when I'm on computer.. I did buy another B about two months ago, an Arden sport, but after driving it for a week, you soon realise they are nothing in comparison to the C with regards to power, comfort etc.. Onwards and upwards.. ALWAYS lol, lesson learned!
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Jamie-C
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Ah yea I remember seeing you post about the C one time, can't mind where though.
I hope I can get on with the B, I've been driving a 2010 Nissan Qashqai for the last year, which will be 100% comfier than a lowered Corsa  I must be mad. Although Qashqai will probably still be my daily once its done, just take the Corsa out for runs at weekends and shows etc.
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vx-scottw
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great progress jamie 
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Jamie-C
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Cheers boss , should have a bit to update on this weekend as long as the weather is good
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Jamie-C
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Weather was smashing today, to good off an opportunity to miss on getting some work done.
Car went back in the air.
Brakes took off,
Then I noticed the CV boots weren't in the best of condition, so off came everything else.
Strangely the hub nuts were different sizes, 6 mm of a difference, but the CVs were identical
New boot all fitted up.
Passenger side too,
Discs back on,
Passenger side was left like this as I noticed grease was oozing out of the inner CV boot now  so it all has to come off again 
Painted up the calipers and fitted them,
Duke looks sad as I took over his garden
Wheels back on I like the look of the red brakes behind the black.
Dad welded up my backbox for me as it had a hole in it, done a good job , gave it a spruce up when he brought it back!
And then to finish off I fitted my post 97 wheel that I got ages ago, need a new center piece for it though.
So tomorrows job if I get time will be to do the inner CV boot., but all in all got a decent bit done today
[Edited on 03-07-2011 by Jamie-C]
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vx-scottw
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nice work jamie
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Daveskater
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Nice progress 
I'll get one too then we can race round Grand Valley East Reverse
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Jamie-C
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Sounds like a plan Dave , although I'm more of a Trial Mountain fan myself tbh.
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DansCorsaSXi
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I like them dials.
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Jamie-C
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Here we go again , hopefully this'll be the last time the wheels are off!! Except for bleeding the breaks obviously.
Better go start dismantling!
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shaunmods
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Jamie how did you get that steering wheel to fit?!  I bought one for mine ages ago and couldnt see how it would fit with all the airbag stuff on it so I sold it
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Jamie-C
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Shaun I'm not sure tbh , I cut all the airbag wires off so the airbag isn't in use now, wired the horn up and the steering wheel went on the exact same way as the old one came off, there was nothing different done
Driveshaft is now out
Track rod off
Then the bottom ball joint
Then unbolt the suspension, forgot to take a pic.
Release the clip on the gearbox and pull
Obviously if you have your brakes on the car they need to come off too
Need to go get a CV boot now
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Sounds like a plan Dave , although I'm more of a Trial Mountain fan myself tbh.
Fine by me mate, I find that to be a good track for FF cars
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Jed D
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have you painted all inside you arch? looks tidy as f
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Steve
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please tell me you havent secure the boot with cable ties you are asking for trouble
get some proper crimp clips on there man!
seen a lot of cv joints fail due to shortcuts with cable ties, grease leaking out then bang goes your joint!
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Jamie-C
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quote:
Originally posted by JedDy
have you painted all inside you arch? looks tidy as f
Yea, most of it will be hidden though when the arch liner goes on
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
please tell me you havent secure the boot with cable ties you are asking for trouble
get some proper crimp clips on there man!
seen a lot of cv joints fail due to shortcuts with cable ties, grease leaking out then bang goes your joint!
Yea I used cable ties, I fiddled for ages with the crimp clips and I couldn't get them tight enough or else they kept slipping, got fed up with them and resulted to cable ties
I'll give them another try.
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Steve
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good lad do you want a kiss
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Daveskater
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I do
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Jamie-C
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Yea go on then Steve
Couldn't get a boot today, will be in for me tomorrow though
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