TwinFlow
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Gotta say i'm glad this was bumped up near the top so I could find it easyer.
First off, I saw this at Trax, going round the track and loved it and first sight.
It's brilliant, love what you have done with it and wish I could do the same with mine.
When I saw you heading round track at Silverstone I had a feeling it was a 1.2 just by the speed, but gotta say even though it didn't have much poke it looked great. I may have some photo's of you I took while at Trax, I will dig them out and post back here tomorrow 
Keep up the great work, can't wait to see that engine go in.
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Edges 58
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Originally posted by LukesCorsaSXi
How the fuck did you manage to drive home with that in the back? Surely you were scraping as your car is low as hell as it is  
Haha coilovers mate, lifted the rears like 2/2 and half inches... It came down about that much with the engine in so was around normal ride height
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Edges 58
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Originally posted by TwinFlow
Gotta say i'm glad this was bumped up near the top so I could find it easyer.
First off, I saw this at Trax, going round the track and loved it and first sight.
It's brilliant, love what you have done with it and wish I could do the same with mine.
When I saw you heading round track at Silverstone I had a feeling it was a 1.2 just by the speed, but gotta say even though it didn't have much poke it looked great. I may have some photo's of you I took while at Trax, I will dig them out and post back here tomorrow
Keep up the great work, can't wait to see that engine go in.
  Ahh mate some pics from trax would be great!! And thanks a lot!! It was so wet on silverstone while I was on track it was rediculous but still a right laugh!
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AlexW
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Originally posted by Edges 58
Question; is the induction coil of my 1.2 8v suitable to use on a 20xe?
No, You need a XE one that suits your loom. Lots a different ones around.
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TwinFlow
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Here are a few of the best I took of your car. If you want them all in high resolution just u2u me
[Edited on 15-11-2011 by TwinFlow]
[Edited on 15-11-2011 by TwinFlow]
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dannyboy17
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how did i miss this at trax?!
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Edges 58
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Originally posted by dannyboy17
how did i miss this at trax?!
Was on a shit stand to be honest on the outskirts. And only 15 mins on track haha
Thanks for the pics twinflow!!! They are ace!
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Edges 58
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ok, so i have my engine and most the parts for my conversion, few questions with pictures that i hope people can help me out with;
got this fuel pump outta a 1.2 16v SXi at the scrap yard.. how much of it do i need to swap for my SPI pump?
these fixings on the fuel lines on the pump, do i have to use these kinda fixings when refitting or what other type? where from?
stuggling to see where this cooling pipe goes... might be clear when i get the old engine out but worth asking while im here
is this the breather? just under the throttle on the inlet mani, one pipe comes from the cam cover, screws into the mani and 2 pipes goin between mani branches to be blocked with bolts??? i thought somethin about an sfi box in standard form but dunno really
at the drivers side end of the inlet mani, gallery from the head into the mani to a pipe blocked by a bolt... important??
pass side end of the mani, a friend suggested it might be somethin to do with the brake servo??
whats this? under the inlet, looks to be connected to cooling pipes
Also the inlet manifold has a fair amount of oil on the inside, a smell of petrol too, suggestions to what could be the cause/fault and what to do about it? i'm gonna be getting coolant, oil, oil filter, spark plugs, ex/inlet mani gaskets.. thinkin halfords with a friends trade card... should i be lookin elsewhere or will halfords do?
thanks for reading the essay
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Sean-B
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That last thing is the idle control valve
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Edges 58
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oooh cool, thanks
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Sean-B
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I'm pretty sure that long cooling pipe attached from that three port connector to the header tank. I'm 90% sure from what I can remember from mine.
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Edges 58
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three port?
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Jamie-C
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these fixings on the fuel lines on the pump, do i have to use these kinda fixings when refitting or what other type? where from?
You don't have to use them fixings, jubilee clips or similar would be fine. But if you don't to use them ones - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Vehicle-Parts-Accessories-/131090/i.html?_nkw=ear+clip&_catref=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1538
stuggling to see where this cooling pipe goes... might be clear when i get the old engine out but worth asking while im here
is this the breather? just under the throttle on the inlet mani, one pipe comes from the cam cover, screws into the mani and 2 pipes goin between mani branches to be blocked with bolts??? i thought somethin about an sfi box in standard form but dunno really
pass side end of the mani, a friend suggested it might be somethin to do with the brake servo??
Correct, vacuum pipe from brake servo goes there.
[Edited on 27-11-2011 by Jamie-C]
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Edges 58
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Jamie... Awesome! Thanks mate
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vx-scottw
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hows it coming along dude
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Edges 58
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Originally posted by vx-scottw
hows it coming along dude
Ok surprisingly, got the next 3 Friday and Monday's off work so long weekends to do the conversion starting this week got a few more bits to get but should be sorted by the weekend
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vx-scottw
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Originally posted by Edges 58
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Originally posted by vx-scottw
hows it coming along dude
Ok surprisingly, got the next 3 Friday and Monday's off work so long weekends to do the conversion starting this week got a few more bits to get but should be sorted by the weekend
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Crana
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quote:
Originally posted by Edges 58
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Originally posted by vx-scottw
hows it coming along dude
Ok surprisingly, got the next 3 Friday and Monday's off work so long weekends to do the conversion starting this week got a few more bits to get but should be sorted by the weekend
Should only take two days with a few mates helping you
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Edges 58
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Yeah but I'm gonna stitch weld the front end and paint the bay so let that dry too
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Edges 58
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Filling engine mounts with sealer; I wanna stiffen the mounts for the XE, what stuff do you have to use?
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AlexW
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tigerseal or anything stiff.
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mike56gte
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nice one mate
really is a great engine! need vids of it when you get it fired up so i can hear it once more
if theres any little bits you think you need or any questions about bits of the engine etc etc dont hesitate to send me a u2u.
all the best with it mate.
p.s will get coil and throttle cable to you asap. just hard getting along to the car without a licence anymore. lol
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Edges 58
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Thanks mike!! There will be loads of vids as my mate loves his camera
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mike56gte
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Originally posted by Edges 58
Thanks mike!! There will be loads of vids as my mate loves his camera
nice one
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Edges 58
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started the conversion today, 5 hours work in before it got too cold for my liking.
back on steel wheels for the conversion
because this is where its staying for the week/weekend
got the front end off, was gonna remove the wing for access but theres loads of rust in the corners so cant be arsed with that
after a couple hours
took off the scuttle and the little plastic shit shield under that, found the pollen filter...... should there be a cover on it as there wasn't.... :/
so, all the cooling system has been disconnected, all wiring on the engine disconnected, just need to take fuel lines off and drop the engine out tomorrow! happy days!!
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