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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » XE, how can i determine if it should have a CAT.... » Post Reply
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X 60RSA |
posted on 12th Apr 05 at 00:01 |
quote: At least i know a little more now! Just above the sump there is a date when the block was cast, i'll try and use that if push comes to shuv, even though the block would require machining afterwards plus alot of other stuff, maybe wouldn't be running until alot later :rolleyes: Hopefully wont go to them levels though! | |
ed |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:58 |
Ah right, fair point... | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:55 |
quote: FOOOOOK! Ummm, yeah it says C20XE on the block and it was cast in 1990! I know the bloke who books in cars for MOT's where i'm taking it to, so hopefully with some lube and a Charlies Anal's DVD i'll be fine lol | |
and-m |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:55 |
True, but C20XE's were made before '92 so legally dont need CATs, its upto you to prove the engine age though. | |
ed |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:53 |
Oh also, if you have the original block it should read 20XE along the bit where the gearbox bolts onto at the front where the engine number is. If it says C20XE it was meant to have a cat on... | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:53 |
quote: hehe! Someone was taking the piss as well! fcukers, its too late for all that! (off for a fag and a cuppa tea to keep me awake :thumbs:) | |
Adam_B |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:52 |
just seen your post on mig ;) | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:52 |
Just been informed that there is a date stamped on my block of when it was made! | |
ed |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:45 |
Not really sure what it is... Probably see if lots of smoke comes out of the exhaust at idle and mid rev... | |
and-m |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:44 |
Youve not seen this? They use a smoke bomb on the intake of the engine to test the emissions. | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:42 |
quote: Basic smoke test? | |
ed |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:40 |
Ask them to look in thier book and tell you what the exhaust emissions limits are for a 2.0 16v Corsa. They will tell you there are no recorded figures and are then obliged to do a basic smoke test. | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:33 |
Your right it is pre 92, now trying to see if my engine number reveals any secrets! :rolleyes: | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:31 |
I did read pre 90 was cat elimination! | |
Adam_B |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:28 |
if its got a lambda sensor but the engine is pre aug 92 then it doesnt need a cat. Thats what i thought anyway | |
Adam_B |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:27 |
doubt it, i would have thought only vauxhall or the DVLA could do that | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:26 |
quote: Right, okie dokie! How do they know what year the engine is when i take it in? do they have a database to input the engine number that reveals its year? | |
Adam_B |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:24 |
if it has a lambda sensor then yes it should have a cat i think | |
X 60RSA |
posted on 11th Apr 05 at 23:23 |
right, taking the car in for an MOT on Friday, last year it passed on emissions with a de-cat pipe. but i dont even know if it should have one! |