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Author Chris's x16xe Liquid Yellow Project
l6tbm
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22nd May 12 at 22:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Little bit more of an update, Got a good few bits done. More to the engine than the car.

Pics........

Stuck the fuel cap on to see what it looked like, I like it




Then set about cleaning the engine






Finally after hours of cleaning i got the paint out, Went for matte black for the block. Thought if there is a leak it would be easier to see(thats the plan anyway lol) Also got all the timing covers painted up.




Then fitted my new timing belt and tensioners before putting covers back on then decided to stick exhaust on to make it look a bit better lol










Couldn't do any more to the engine for now (waiting on bits from vauxhall) So i finished plumbing in the brake lines and got the stub axels back from my brother, He took them to his work an cleaned them up for me




And last but not least got a lot of my bits chucked in the van an took them down to be powder coated










Thats it for now guys. As always al update anymore i get done

[Edited on 22-05-2012 by l6tbm]
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16th Jun 12 at 18:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yet another update

Finally got the new head for the little 1.6 from Joe of here, Cheers Joe
Got right in about stripping it down and regrinding the valves along with new stem seals, Get that done then its away to be pressure tested an checked to see if it needs skimmed.

Before




After




All the black suit has been cleaned of, Just forgot to take pics

Picked up a lot of my new bits just ready for fitting. Need to rip out all the wiring in the bay to wrap it in loom tape before fitting the engine, Get rid of all the plastic wiring cover thats there just now.





Also got a phone call today to say all my powder coated bits are ready so will be picking them up on monday. Now need to strip the front hubs and drive shafts to get them powder coated next.

Cheers for looking guys
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16th Jun 12 at 18:44   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Always love updates on this mate,loom tape will make a huge difference.

I take it the rocker cover and inlet are going black?

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Cheers Dan,

Yep both going gloss black, Going to rub the fuel rail down so it looks like the powerbox. Try give it that brushed alloy look. I can't wait to get the engine in now, Will be there soon enough
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Forgot to add a wee pic of the new head
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16th Jun 12 at 19:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very nice again. Keep us updated.

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love the new bits mate will be mint once its all in
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16th Jun 12 at 21:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers bud

Am just dying to get them all fitted, Just a few wee bits to do first then it on to fitting them.
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great work!
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great stuff mate. those exhaust manifolds leave very very little ground clearance mind.
love a tidy 16xe
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Engine looks very smart mate
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Cheers guys

Will update a bit more the mora once i pick up all powder coated bits.

Will see what the manifold is like once its on, If it gets on my nerves i'll either buy a different one or get that one modified
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nice work
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18th Jun 12 at 05:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Tommygsi
nice work


Cheers bud

More updates pretty soon
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picked up all ma bits the day from powder coaters, Made a start to building the inlet back together and wire tuck it.

Enough talking,Here's the pics....







Got alot more bits done, Just not taken pics of evrything.

Inlet complete.....





Of course i had to stick it in place to have a wee look
I like it







Hope you like it guys

[Edited on 18-06-2012 by l6tbm]
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18th Jun 12 at 22:21   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I do,I do,I do!

Very nice! Love the yellow injectors against the gloss black.

Good work again,really enjoy updates on this. How long you been doing this now (the corsa)?

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Looks bloody awesome!

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Cheers for all the good words, Makes it worth while

Bought the car last year about june, Started stripping it at the weekends then put it away over winter. Started working on it again in feb whem my dad let me use his garage( better lights and HEATERS)
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18th Jun 12 at 22:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice!!

Really good project to follow,one of me favorites as everything is done right and never in a rush to get things done like I do.

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Trust me i would love it finished next week

I'm lucky enough that this is not my every day car so your right, Defo no rush. Hope to have it running for next summer so i can get to most of the shows. Would be nice to get to PVS with you's on the CS stand
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I've seen the Mini about the place but never seen that gorgeous Veccy This is coming along nicely mate! I'll certainly be keeping an eye on (and out for) this
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Cheers eck

The mini is the wifes car although i prob use it more than she does
The veccy doesn't look like that anymore, The wheels are no longer on it. There is a guy with another black estate meant to be buying them, If not then there up for sale. Want a wee change of looks for the estate so the standard 17s are back on it for now

Will sort the veccy out once the corsa an mini are finished
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Not a massive update bud loads of work went into it. Ma hands are sticky as hell rippin all the old wiring and plastic coverings off.

All wrapped in loom tape now and stuck in its new position, Even put the reverse swith plug into the light loom so its not running over the engine.





Thermostat temp switches now running down chassis leg instead of over the engine




The light loom complete


The reverse switch now comes out from the rad fan plug, So much neater


Just another couple pics for good luck hehe




Getting much closer to the engine going back in. Got a bit more cleaning to do, Few bits to buy then should be good for engine in.
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looking well mate, im copying some ideas off you with hiding or rerouting wires, cant stand a messy bay
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Cheers bud

It is so much nicer with less wires all over the engine bay

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