rowen20
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hi, i've just got myself a corsa b, 1.4 8v single point injection i think and the timing belt has snapped. i have been offered a cavalier gsi 2.0 16v redtop engine and loom. how would i go about fitting this myself as im on a tight budget? im a qualified mechanic but this is my first engine conversion so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. also i would like to keep the PAS is this possible? thanks for your time
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BeArDy
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=207923
wish people would look before posting
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rowen20
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yes i saw that but i was asking as someone might have done the conversion on a corsa and be able to help me out better
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BeArDy
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do a search it gets ask 10000's time
and the fitting into a Nova and a Corsa is just the same, just Corsa dont need Chas leg knocked out or shel strenghting
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rowen20
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ok thanks for your help
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SteveW
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You need a fitting kit, these cost about £500, you could just buy/weld a new front engine mount and get your hubs lathed by somone who knows what they are doing because you need to use big CV joints from the Cavalier. You can get away with the Cavalier or Astra driveshafts but they are too long and will wear the bearings quicker apparently, also the lathed hubs are prone to breaking apparently. The wiring is simple, just plug in and join the right wires together - they match colour for colour. You should look at re-building the engine, never take anyones word on how reliable a 10+ year old engine is, chances are they are chatting out of thier ass.
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