topshot_2k
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had the cambelt snap on my 1996 1.4 16v corsa, vauxhall say it needs whole new head, anyone know where i can get either a standard (re-con) or already built up port 'n polished head from?
its for the X14XE ecotec engine.
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Greasemonkey
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think keith piper is selling a 1.4 very cheap have the head off that look in classifieds
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Greasemonkey
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oh if not phone powerzone they will sell ya a fuly built up head, ported and polished with cams ready to fit on an exchange basis for about £600
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PaulW
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quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
oh if not phone powerzone they will sell ya a fuly built up head, ported and polished with cams ready to fit on an exchange basis for about £600
probs about the same cost vaux would charge for a new standard-spec head 
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Greasemonkey
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Definately dude, and then some
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PaulW
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600 for the head (bare)
further 150-200 for the valves, springs & seals
further 200 to re-assemble the head & 150-200 ontop of that to fit it
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Greasemonkey
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if i was gonna pay that i would be fitting a C20XE instead, how mad is that, you can fit a complete C20XE into a corsa which its not meant to fit into for the same exuvilent as a head for a X14XE. Vauxhall the robbing bastards
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PaulW
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i know - really takes the wee wee!
was the whole reason I did my own repairs on the old corsa, replaced the whole top-end for £70 which included new head, all gasgets, skimming, etc...
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Greasemonkey
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Shite dude thats cheap, so at the mo you got/looking for 2 x C20LET engines  IIFC, tis gonna be mad if it is you
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PaulW
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quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
Shite dude thats cheap, so at the mo you got/looking for 2 x C20LET engines IIFC, tis gonna be mad if it is you
still am yeah
i scrapped the shell of the old corsa at the weekend tho - too much rust in places & other bits wring with it so thought instead of patching it up will search for a better one. Plus I kinda gave up a bit & thought fek it...
but I've found a garage now which I can use, so gona sort myself with a new daily-driver first & then sort the rest.
The LET's are sat in a safe place 
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topshot_2k
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ok thanks guys had the head looked at and its pretty mashed all valve guides snapped or summat. The mechanic i know is having a look 2day coz it might have dented the pistons so could be a big bill!
Vauxhall want:
X14XE head -£658
All other parts, belts, rollers etc £300ish
Fitting £354
total bill is £1455.15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
considering doing a 1.6GSi conversion instead now! anyone now the rough cost of C16XE engine g'box, ecu etc (bout 40,000 miles) and cost of fitting?
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mike_1.2LS96
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£700 fitted,
engine is about £300-400
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Greasemonkey
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/\ as he said, its a good cheap conversion, if ya get a X16XE it will be even more straight foward, due to the looms beign the same
But if ya heart is set ona C16XE conversion (better engine IMO) i got a C16XE loom spare if ya need one
[Edited on 14-07-2004 by Greasemonkey]
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topshot_2k
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is the C16XE the non ecotec one? X16XE models have aircon but my car doesnt does this matter? i basically just want the most direct fit engine (1.6 16V) so am i right in thinking that the X16XE (sport model engine) will fit easier than the C16XE GSi model?
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Greasemonkey
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yeah the X16XE will fit easier, and you WONT get a C16XE with low milage unless its been re-built like mine (6500mile hehe) not all X16XE had air con it was an option, go for the X16XE its easier and ya will get a low milage one, end of the day yacan remove the ecotec shit and basically have a C16XE, dont forget to get the transponder chip key when ya buy the engine otherwise ya wont beable to start the engine ever cos its an immobolisor
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