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AdamF
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   9th May 06 at 17:26   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
already got the inlet manifold off when i box sectioned the chassis rail for the alternator i didnt make it big enough.

i had an annoying noise and it keeps shreading belts so i thought id do something about it before pvs

oh well
X 60RSA
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9th May 06 at 17:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Are you on about the bit i've circled?




I take it you've got to cut some out, re-weld to keep the chassis long strong?

Re spraying as well? Seems a fair bit of work
mike16v
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9th May 06 at 17:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive had my nova a fortnight now, only prob ive had so far was a fuel leak
jr
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AdamF
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yes thats the bit mate, cut more out, re weld and paint
alistairolsen
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9th May 06 at 18:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how much needs removed in total for sufficient clearance?
X 60RSA
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Have you thought about re-welding/plating on the other side of the rail, i cant imagine it being very strong if you having to cut more out towards the turret is it called.....even if you are re-welding? Or are you just cutting backwards towards the bulkhead?

[Edited on 09-05-2006 by X 60RSA]
Greg_M
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9th May 06 at 18:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just hit it with a big hammer
AdamF
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9th May 06 at 20:30   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
tried that
Davido
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10th May 06 at 12:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
had exactly same problem with corsa c turbo i owned, as the alternator couldnt have a tensioner fittted (no room) couldnt get a perfect fitting belt, when boost was coming on and shifting enging was just shredding belts. In the end mounted a rover k series self tensioner on a custom bracket underneath
Rob_Lee
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10th May 06 at 12:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i just used the hammer

Then again i had TAS engine mounts.... never got close to touching....



was close to the bodywork tho.....5mm maybe!

[Edited on 10-05-2006 by Rob_Lee]
AdamF
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10th May 06 at 15:45   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah i used the hammer method on the first nova i did, but also used TAS mounts
J1M
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10th May 06 at 15:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmm, I wonder if this could be due to the fact that Nova's wern't designed to hold anything bigger than a 1.6 8v engine?

Jim
Rob_Lee
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lol
AdamF
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10th May 06 at 15:55   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by J1M
Hmm, I wonder if this could be due to the fact that Nova's wern't designed to hold anything bigger than a 1.6 8v engine?

Jim


maybe

 
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