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Author my work for the day (engine #3) *UPDATED 19.8.06*
RobHayes
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and without the cover:

and finally, close up of the injector wiring tunnel:

1.6 16v from 99T vectra, had all the toys (air con, power steering etc) got a HUGE pile of bits i dont need!

fingers crossed no smoke this time......


[Edited on 19-08-2006 by RobHayes]
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just wacking it in as it is? least it will get you going!
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infact looks good with the cover on, very factory
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is that not actually engine #4?

looks very good though, much better than a crappy X16XE rocker cover
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that engine looks far too tidy.

im jelous
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how come engine number 3?

wheres 1&2?
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number 1, went pop, you bought the TBs
number 2, rebuilt, smoked its tits off
number 3, will be all fine i hope
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what are you doing with number 2?
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throwing it in the bin most likely, there is something wrong with it, and the only option left is a crack somewhere
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I thought your car was all done and dusted!
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it was, then the smoking began
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What's the engine code? It doesn't look like it is/was an X16XE or X16XEL?
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its a new spec xel. the bottom end is exactly the same externally as all other smallblock 16v's, the head is different slightly and the inlet manifold is different
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z16xe?
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had any headwork done?
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quote:
Originally posted by J100RSA
z16xe?


Sounds about right, the engine in my brother's X reg Astra is Z16SE, in comparison.
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internally its 100% standard. planning to swap my ARPs over for now. i just want my car back, its been 4 months nearly now
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i wouldnt even bother with the ARPs until you do the rebore and stuff.
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rain? what rain....



apologies for shite pics, its dark and using phone.....

jobs for tomorrow:
- wire up the ECU
- connect fuel return line
- paint the battery tray to hide skanky rust
- steam clean everywhere else
- cross fingers and hope it works
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crap pics, good effort
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ace, not long now
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same engine as stu22 isnt it
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yes, but i have all the pretty covers etc on mine. factory TB'd look
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You work fast!!

So what are the diferances between this and an X16XE?

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