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Robin

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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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6th Dec 06 at 19:47

Few weeks Chris, I can see some coming up then...

EarlofBarnet

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7th Dec 06 at 07:25

The dials were really easy to fit, it probably only took about 20 minutes to do in total. I think they're absolutely spot on accuracy wise.

I started stripping the new engine last night. I've been persuaded to paint it up now too, so just need to decide what colour to go for. I was thinking either silver or satin black...

EarlofBarnet

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Registered: 26th Mar 04
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14th Dec 06 at 21:31

The engine is now stripped! Just need to clean it up and paint it all up, then I can begin putting it back together. The car is coming off the road as of next Tuesday, so I can remove the old engine and paint up the engine bay.

The head:

The bottom end:

All ready to be cleaned and painted:

EarlofBarnet

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16th Dec 06 at 17:05

My new wheels aren't that much wider than my original ones...

Daniel_Corsa

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16th Dec 06 at 20:52

Those wheels gonna look pretty damn good on there mate

You doing these black or leaving them silver?

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abdus

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16th Dec 06 at 21:47

yeah, the wheels will definitely look good, do them black

[Edited on 10-05-2008 by abdus]

EarlofBarnet

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17th Dec 06 at 08:59

I was originally thinking of painting them up in satin black, but I quite like the high gloss silver that they are. So I might just re-do them the same colour.

Engine first though, then wheels!

EarlofBarnet

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19th Dec 06 at 16:29

Got my private plate on the car now!

Also all my gaskets have arrived for the engine, just waiting for the waterpump (and some chrome bolts...).

Rang my insurers regarding the conversion. I said it was roughly a 50% increase in power, they said £75 and the jobs done! However, I mentioned uprating the brakes accordingly and they said they'd have to speak to the underwriters but they might not insure this modification, lmao!

random dav

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19th Dec 06 at 18:52

Coming together nicely fella

WRLFC !

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Daniel_Corsa

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19th Dec 06 at 22:03

quote:
Originally posted by EarlofBarnet
However, I mentioned uprating the brakes accordingly and they said they'd have to speak to the underwriters but they might not insure this modification, lmao!

They might not insure you uprating your brakes to increase your safety etc.........

Sounds kosher to me

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EarlofBarnet

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20th Dec 06 at 12:42

Got to love my supermarket insurers.

Don't think the 15s are going on the car now either, really want some 14" steelies (you don't hear that everyday!). Might settle for the Astra GTE rims for now, we'll see.

Painting the engine starts tonight, pics to follow

[Edited on 20-12-2006 by EarlofBarnet]

EarlofBarnet

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26th Dec 06 at 17:17

Engine painting now begun. Nearly ready to put it back together, should be done for New Years Eve.

Then just to fit it...

Nic Barnes

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26th Dec 06 at 20:08

lovely stuff matt.

as i said other day, i still have no job so when you do it, if you want a hand let me know i will drive through

Marc

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26th Dec 06 at 20:14

Defo do wheels black!

EarlofBarnet

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26th Dec 06 at 23:13

Cheers Nick. There is a session on Friday if you want to call through. The old block is coming out of the Corsa ready to be cleaned up for the new one to go in. Still got a bit of painting to do before then though

Which wheels do you recon though Marc, the Astra GTE ones or the Azev's?

Nic Barnes

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27th Dec 06 at 00:19

who is taking part in said session of car work on friday?

might do if i aint working for the agency again

EarlofBarnet

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27th Dec 06 at 10:33

Just me and Rich with the Nova turbo, lol.

Might even be able to take one engine out and fit the new one if I get my finger out and get painting!

EarlofBarnet

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29th Dec 06 at 15:19

Today's progress. Not a great deal done due to having to spend most of the day decorating.

Starter motor back on. Was going to stik sump on but forgot sealant (d'oh!):

Also started painting some of the head, the rocker cover and the thermostat housing. Gave up though as its too foooking cold! LOL

Marc

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29th Dec 06 at 15:20

quote:
Originally posted by EarlofBarnet
Which wheels do you recon though Marc, the Astra GTE ones or the Azev's?

Definatley the Azev's.

EarlofBarnet

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29th Dec 06 at 15:50

Mmmmm...we'll see

Haynesy

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2nd Jan 07 at 16:08

has your car got power steering, because if it dont it'll be an absolute biatch to stear with the Avez's on there!?!?

Luke

EarlofBarnet

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6th Jan 07 at 18:02

Thanks to Rich there has been a lot of progress with the project today.

The old engine is out! Just need to do a bit more painting and clean up the engine bay, then the new motor can go in

New engine should be in next Saturday!!!

ha: No powersteering lad, but the exercise will do me good

SAL

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8th Jan 07 at 15:51

good progess

Phil W

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Registered: 1st Jul 05
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8th Jan 07 at 18:00

Some fair progress there mate.

I'm not with said girl any more, but i'll pop a link over so she can see how her "babys" doing

Mark330d

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Registered: 25th Apr 06
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8th Jan 07 at 21:31

engine bay looks as if it could do with a good clean before the new engine goes in.

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