jt999
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Registered: 26th Feb 08
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Hi there, I am new to the site so thought I had better introduce myself!
I am an IT technician so obviously hate computers now
I have a 5 door Corsa B which has been slightly modified, sometimes I love it, most of the time I hate it as I seem to be good at breaking things on it! 
Here are some pictures, opinions are welcome. I already know it needs a debadged grill, this one was supposed to be a temporary one but just never got replaced!
Massive 1.2 engine!
The main reason for me joining the site is that I have been offered a x20xev engine
f20 gear box
engine done 85k with these parts fitted six months ago
recent head gasket
new cam belt, tensioner, and roller pullers
new water pump
new alternator
new lambda sensor
new cam shaft sensor
new crankshaft sensor
new leads and plugs
new thermostat
new water pump
new (2nd hand) wiring loom
ecu
vxr (z20let) fuel rail and fpr
engine runs fine with no knocks or strange noises
all for 175 or 350 to include a 6 month old lexmaul manifold
and need to know what else I would need in order to fit this into my little car!
I don't know much about cars, I will be letting a garage do the work but I want to get all the parts in advance!
Any help would be great! And opinions of my car are welcome too! 
[Edited on 31-03-2025 by jt999]
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Not 100% on the engine, but what did it come out of?
Welcome to the site mate 
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DannyB
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welcome mate.
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yozzer2008
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Location: stoke on trent .drives deisel corsa van ; )
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the size of that filter is MASSIVE
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jt999
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The engine came out of a Cav but not sure what it came from originally, I know people have fitted them in Corsas before and was told it uses same mounts as c20xe but then again the person could be wrong!
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jt999
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quote:
Originally posted by yozzer2008
the size of that filter is MASSIVE
The filter is gone now, was a PVD one and when I fitted the alarm I didn't leave enough room to refit it with the siren and the cables were too arkward to move replaced it with a smaller k and n one now.
Cheers for the warm welcome!
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by jt999
The engine came out of a Cav but not sure what it came from originally, I know people have fitted them in Corsas before and was told it uses same mounts as c20xe but then again the person could be wrong!
If it uses the same mounts, and has an f20 gearbox, i see no problem.
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yozzer2008
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nice car anyway
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jt999
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
quote:
Originally posted by jt999
The engine came out of a Cav but not sure what it came from originally, I know people have fitted them in Corsas before and was told it uses same mounts as c20xe but then again the person could be wrong!
If it uses the same mounts, and has an f20 gearbox, i see no problem.
Does anyone know for sure if it does use same mounts? I dont want to find out the hard way!
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Whittie
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Give rallyman a u2u, or look on http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.co.uk (may be .com)
Give him a u2u, as he sells engine mounts etc.
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VegasPhil
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Welcome mate.
Conversion is cheap enough to do 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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Welcome mate! I'm sure the XEV will use the same mounts. That's the 2.0 16v Ecotec found in later Cav SRi's isn't it?
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
Welcome mate! I'm sure the XEV will use the same mounts. That's the 2.0 16v Ecotec found in later Cav SRi's isn't it?
Later cav sri's had the 130bhp 2.0 8v didn't they?
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jt999
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Think it could have come from a Vectra although not too sure!
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
Welcome mate! I'm sure the XEV will use the same mounts. That's the 2.0 16v Ecotec found in later Cav SRi's isn't it?
Later cav sri's had the 130bhp 2.0 8v didn't they?
Nah the later ones had the 2.0 16v that had 138 iirc.
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jt999
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Engine seller pulled out so now I am going to just get some coilovers and bigger brakes, then hopefully in the summer get a c20let if money permits!
Just got my headlight strobes, will be fitting this weekend as no MOT left 
They will complement my grill lights and sirens nicely....yes I am that sad!
Got some sideskirts waiting to go on but need to modify arches to fit them, also going to get rear windows re-tinted as some are scratched/ripped and rear window isn't tinted.
Then its time to sort out the key marks as someone has done both sides all the way along 
Any ideas for other easy thing to do? I'm a novice with cars!
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jt999
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MOT now run out so I have removed anything of value and parked it up for the week
Might give the arches a coat of paint, is it simple enough to do without removing them?
Recently my handbrake light has been flickering on when I go round corners at speed. Now it is on more often than not, I was told it may be brake shoes, is that correct?
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GT190
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i think ive seen you on allcorsa?
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deano87
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Looks promising.
Get the arches and rear colour coded, then nice debadge grill.
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jt999
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quote:
Originally posted by GT190
i think ive seen you on allcorsa?
That you have
And debadged grill is going to be this summer, everyone complains about the current one but I love it, I also loved my red boot but had to get it changed to please everyone!
Anyone know of a nice (not boy racer) rear bumper? I hate the current one!
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GT190
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quote:
Originally posted by jt999
quote:
Originally posted by GT190
i think ive seen you on allcorsa?
That you have
And debadged grill is going to be this summer, everyone complains about the current one but I love it, I also loved my red boot but had to get it changed to please everyone!
Anyone know of a nice (not boy racer) rear bumper? I hate the current one!
just get a sprayed post 97 bumper.
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jt999
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Only problem I have is spraying it, I can't be doing with spray booth prices and the colour is quite rare so can't find any ready sprayed
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jamesvalver
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RioVerde
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helllloooooo,whens the last time u changed ya brake fluid and coolant,look filthy 
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Fonz
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welcome.....great colour and that filter was massive!!
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