a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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picked car up tonight, was speaking with the guy that owns the place.
we discussed a few options.
Engine is a 1.6 16c ecotec
option 1
Basically he reckons the best way to sort the engine is take the whole lot out, tidy it up and start again. Cost £unknown
option 2
get some MBE throttle boddies as this will do away with the ecu and induction curring the problems Cost £2500
option 3
Take engine out, sell lexmaul, sell engine and fit a 2l. Cost £500 plus unknown for insurance
what do people think?
i am tempted to take it out and try and sort the engine then get throttle boddies at start of the year
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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TB's 
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Dave A
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throttle bodies best mod i have ever ever done to any of my cars (had a few )
if you want a good deal on some u2u me
and to wet your appetite:
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a_j_mair
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i am really tempted by TB just means i either need to get 2.5K or get my engine running properly first 
should be able to afford the £1500 to buy them just need to get the £ to get it all set up.
must pay off debts first 
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broster
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throttle bodies deffo! another pic to wet your pants...
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a_j_mair
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should i try and get an ecu before i rip out the engine to tidy it all up and try put it back in a bit better to see if that helps the problems?
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broster
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no use it as an excuse to get bodies!
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a_j_mair
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dont have the £ just now. Got about a grand on a credit card to pay off and my account is err empty
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Jamie Walby
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im still saving
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broster
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lol, get a loan jamie! you know it makes sence
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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right goin to start takin the engine out tonight yeah!
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a_j_mair
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well i have done as much as i cld last night. just need an engine crane to get the bitch out now but dont think il b able to get one till monday now reckon there is air leaks so have just bought some blue vacum hosing off ebay, got some 3mm and some 5mm
going to get lamda sensor
cam position sensor
coolant temp sensor
needing to replace a couple of seals aswell
i have found a leak in the fuel vent pipe as it has rubbed on fan belt so going to re-root that out the way.
Might try get a hose kit for it aswell 
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timrud_
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Valver. Much greater scope for potential.
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a_j_mair
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the thot is running through my mind but more insurancs etc 
could buy full car with valver service history etc rebuild it fit it sell off bits not needed scrap car.
i have the spce to allow this aswell just would like my 1600 to work
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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I may be being silly
sell 1.6 £350ish
its had timing belt some new sensors already
sell lexmaul £250ish
thats £600 towards an xe
going to check insurance on monday
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
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sell 1.6 and do the xe, you wont be happy till its done,
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a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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what is a sensibile budget to fit an xe
conversion kit
replacing relevant seals
water pump etc
drive shafts
would need new spring
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ed
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ed
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MattB has a good 2.0 16v for sale... All you need really are the hubs, ecotec pipe and engine mount. To do it properly (highly recomended!) you need the shafts too... Do it!
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ed
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MattB's engnie - £500
Fitting kit - £400
Timing belt kit + water pump - £120-140
Hub bearing kit - £40-60
Ammount of fun - Priceless
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a_j_mair
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really am confused on what to do now. just need my car back on the road asap! i may spend £1 2 3 4 500 on this engine and it still not work. I reckon hten about £1300 to do the xe
sell my engine etc say £600
so i need £700
then there is the time say 3 weeks to get bits and fit it if i get my finger out
or fix the 1600
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ed
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It depends on whats wrong with the 1600, if mechanically it's fine, but you just have an electrical fault you may be better off repairing it...
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a_j_mair
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yeah em i dont no what is wrong with it
garage told me it could be so many different things. didnt want to start on it as it could be 5 mins or 5 weeks. Thats why i am taking it all out and refitting checking everything
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corsa120
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u wont see massive gains if u just bolt on tb's to x16xe ull need other work too like matched ported head/4-2-1/sports-cat or decat/exhaust and rod bolts etc etc, even just bolting tb's on 2.0 ull only see 25odd bhp
no one can influence u m8 thats problem, but all we can do is advise u what we would do or have done, i chose 2.0 16v when in dilemma like u and ive not looked back since love it, and engines are so strong
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