nathan91 
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Hi guys I'm rebuilding my c16xe but I'm finding it hard too find some parts I.e main bearing ect can someone help me? I need a shop or internet site that now what parts are needed for the c16xe not x16 thanks guys
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AlexW 
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Bottom ends etc are identical between c16 and x16.
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Rob-e91 
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Registered: 11th May 09
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apart from the pistons
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nathan91 
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Are the piston rings, oil pump, water pump ect the same?
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Alex_Rally 
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sean p is selling his rebuilt c16xe engine ya should just buy that 
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nathan91 
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I would of but I'm in the middle of building my one iv already bought   
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Jed D 
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quote: Originally posted by geordie_corsa 
sean p is selling his rebuilt c16xe engine ya should just buy that  
   
 
 
isnt this one by any chance, seen it on ebay this morning, sounds  
 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/C16XE-Fully-Rebuilt-Engine-Not-Redtop-C20XE-/300550794958?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45fa392ece#ht_1110wt_1139
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nathan91 
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Anyone know where I can get good parts from off the shelf?
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deneven 
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Local motorfactors are you best bet. Any good car part shop can get things like big end shells etc.  
 
eBay seems to be alright too, however don't use there piston rings, always use genuine GM rings as most of the ones on ebay are universal shite. 
 
[Edited on 25-04-2011 by deneven]
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