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taylor made xe corsa
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Registered: 27th Aug 08
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20th Sep 08 at 19:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I recently brought this corsa to rebuild, after taking the engine out i found out the power cap has been rubbing on the brake lines, dont no if this was caused by warn engine mounts or if they should have been re-routed when the engine was put in?
Col004
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20th Sep 08 at 19:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

brake lines should be re-located when xe's are fitted.. If its done propper matey.
craig_s
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Registered: 5th Mar 06
Location: Birmingham Drives: mk4 astra gsi
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20th Sep 08 at 19:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

when i fitted my power cap i had to cut a bit away and move the brake pipes down a bit.
Adam-D
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20th Sep 08 at 19:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

that looks like the result of a poorly fitted engine,/powercap
taylor made xe corsa
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20th Sep 08 at 19:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thought so im just glad i started to pull the car apart as soon as i bought it and didnt keep it on the road for a while first!
craig_s
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20th Sep 08 at 19:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

tbh i would sell the powercap and get a eco tec adaptor plate and pipe then you won't have to move the pipes
taylor made xe corsa
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20th Sep 08 at 19:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Col004
brake lines should be re-located when xe's are fitted.. If its done propper matey.


Have you got any pics to show me where they need to be relocated ready for when i putting it back together properly lol, Cheers pal

 
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