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Chris_corsab
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Registered: 28th Feb 10
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9th May 11 at 11:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi guys, kinda my first time on here ish :/

been thinking about buying a corsa c20xe for ages now and defo want one...

can anyone help me what to look for when buying one ? as i dont want a nail ( not to good with cars :/ lol )

i did a search but didnt find any think. Sorry iv its already been posted :/
Archie
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Registered: 18th Dec 07
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9th May 11 at 11:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Rough conversion.
Messy wiring.
Fuel pumps/cooling fans wired to switches
Engines that tap. (Majority tap from cold then get quiet when there warm)
Chris_corsab
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9th May 11 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
is it still okay if they tap on cold?

what does it mean if it taps when warm/ running?
Ellis
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9th May 11 at 12:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I would take a friend along with you to any viewings if you haven't got much experience.

Archie, what's the problem with the fan being wired to a switch? My XE had an over-ride switch for traffic situations.
Chris_corsab
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9th May 11 at 12:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how about if i haven't got a friend with experience aaahh

i think im just going to have to go on the fact the bay looks clean... engine been rebuilt and runs fine... :/
Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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9th May 11 at 12:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Price usually reflects a decent conversion.

Maybe post a link up in here for people to see and advise you from theyr.

1 thing i would say is make sure it has a proper exhaust and that it isn't bodged to the standard system.Needs at least a 2" bore or the engine will be strangled and holding back.
AlexW
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9th May 11 at 12:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Rebuilt engine isnt always good lol, Most lie about it anyway, Plus theres the chance of it not being built correctly, shit parts used etc.

Fan on a switch is normally due to people not being able to make the fan work so giving up too easy.

Where abouts are you from?
Chris_corsab
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9th May 11 at 12:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ahh :/

im from halesowen... birmingham area

 
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