mjw_2k2
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got a k reg corsa now, its a 1.2 8v with 132000 miles, engine management light comes on now and then and the whole car vibrates loads when idling, id like to change the engine to a 1.2 16v, how much does a engine change roughly cost? should i go to vauxhall and let them do it or a cheap garage somewhere? whats best?
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BeArDy
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Engine and parts about £200-£300 MAX
Odd Bits and Bobs £100
Labour £300-£400
So about £1000 tops
Got to think your could have a 1.4 16v or a 1.6 16v for around the same money or a 2lt 16v for £500 more
but supose is about money and insurace
Dont let Vauxhall do it unless u have alot of Cash
eather let a Local Garage do it or somone who has done a Vauxhall engine swop before, maybe somone who has done a 2lt 16v Corsa
[Edited on 14-10-2004 by BeArDy]
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Darren
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
Engine and parts about £200-£300 MAX
Odd Bits and Bobs £100
Labour £300-£400
So about £1000 tops
Got to think your could have a 1.4 16v or a 1.6 16v for around the same money or a 2lt 16v for £500 more
but supose is about money and insurace
Dont let Vauxhall do it unless u have alot of Cash
eather let a Local Garage do it or somone who has done a Vauxhall engine swop before, maybe somone who has done a 2lt 16v Corsa
[Edited on 14-10-2004 by BeArDy]
 hint hint
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Siberia
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get a c16xe.
arnt 1.2 16v's full of silly sensors?
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mjw_2k2
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ok thats good advice, but im only 18, so i dont want a 1.6 even tho id like one, so would it be easier to get another 1.2 8v in or a 1.4 16v, my only problem would be insurance?
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Corsa^Dan
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ive jsut straight swoped my 1.2 8v and its easer than u think  do it ya self and save loads of moeny biggest exspese was the lump that i got for £175
and the hoist which was £17.99 over the w/e
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Darren
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dont get a 1.2 8v - slowest thing on the earth lol
(well thats my opinion anyway lol)
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Corsa^Dan
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hmm disagree wot bout the 1l ??
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Greg_M
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
hmm disagree wot bout the 1l ??
thats quicker
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J100RSA
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1.2 16v is difficuilt ul have to change the whole loom on the car as it has a different loom to the rest and is a complete shit bag to do need full dash out etc etc this is because the ecu is under bonett as opposed to in drivers foot well id just buy a car with a 1.2 in it or fit somthing worth fitting
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mjw_2k2
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ok so how about a 1.4? 8v? 16v? Injection? i dunno
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RobHayes
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i got a 1.2 16v engine for sale if u decide to go for it
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ed
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Just put in a 1.6 16v if your considering upping the capacity...
All Vauxhall engines that you will find readily available will be injection, unless you try and get something out of an old Nova....
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Siberia
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quote:
Originally posted by Darren
dont get a 1.2 8v - slowest thing on the earth lol
(well thats my opinion anyway lol)
this is very true i've seen the light
[Edited on 15-10-2004 by Siberia]
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Darren
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quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
quote:
Originally posted by Darren
dont get a 1.2 8v - slowest thing on the earth lol
(well thats my opinion anyway lol)
this is very true i've seen the light
[Edited on 15-10-2004 by Siberia]
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mjw_2k2
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how is 1.4 8v on insurance? (what group)
dont want a 1.2 8v again, but need something, anything that will work no problems, and will last me few years? and where can i buy second hand or reconditioned engines?
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Rileysport
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8V SRI is group 6 1.2 and 1.4 spi are 2 and 4 respectively i think
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LukeGSi
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Get insurance quotes for 1.4 16v and 1.6 16v. Try admiral and adrian flux, i promise they will be cheaper than you think!! It just seems crazy to go through with a conversion and not get any extra ponies out of it.
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mjw_2k2
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whats the 1.4 spi? (bhp?) has that got 8v or 16v?
well ye anythin above the 1.2 8v would be gr8, just dont want to put a engine in and then not be able to afford insurance
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LukeGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by mjw_2k2
just dont want to put a engine in and then not be able to afford insurance
Get on the phone now and get some quotes then 
Adrian Flux and Admiral should be your first point of call!
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Richie
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1.2 8v to 1.2 16v will several wiring modifications and will need the transponder loom ect, isnt easy
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mjw_2k2
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ok then how bout 1.2 8v to 1.4 spi ?
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James R
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easy enough, but you won't get much power gain out of a 1.4 Spi, the MPi is a better jump, then you need a MPi fuel pump too. 8v is much simpler becuase there's no immobilser issues.
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mjw_2k2
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so 1.4 8v? where can i get one of those
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Rileysport
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ebay
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