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15th February 2009, 15:54

Got the 16v conversionpretty much done now. The car started!!! But its sat on the lower mount wrong so the exhaust and gearing doesnt work as it should. But it works. Hurray!!! Im happy as a pig in shit!!

15th February 2009, 16:02

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Originally Posted by liam08

Got the 16v conversionpretty much done now. The car started!!! But its sat on the lower mount wrong so the exhaust and gearing doesnt work as it should. But it works. Hurray!!! Im happy as a pig in shit!!

Did I put the lower mount on upside down ?! Sorry

I put it on the right way, then it didn't look right from underneath, so I switched it round - must have been because the crane still had the weight of some of the engine. Is that why the strut wouldn't go onto the strut ?

It run okay? You going to get it onto the road today ?

15th February 2009, 16:03

lol Good for you pal nice1

15th February 2009, 16:05

Also, what did you do with those 2 ring nut connectors up my the main fusebox? Leave them disconnected?

15th February 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by raunchz

Did I put the lower mount on upside down ?! Sorry

I put it on the right way, then it didn't look right from underneath, so I switched it round - must have been because the crane still had the weight of some of the engine. Is that why the strut wouldn't go onto the strut ?

It run okay? You going to get it onto the road today ?

Oh right. Ill try that then mate. It will be ok to whack it on the jack for 10mins while i do it yeer? Nah gave up for today cos i thought i would need a crane. I cant get the crane now then

. I think thats why the strut wouldnt go on lol .

15th February 2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by liam08

Oh right. Ill try that then mate. It will be ok to whack it on the jack for 10mins while i do it yeer? Nah gave up for today cos i thought i would need a crane. I cant get the crane now then

. I think thats why the strut wouldnt go on lol .

Yeh will be fine. If you put the engine up on the jack, then take the mount off; might need someone to just tilt the engine so that you can get the mount back on the right way.

The engine will move a little, but shouldn't go anywhere. Have heard of people changing the lower mount without anything supporting the engine from beneath, the jack is there to just support it a little and take some of the weight off the 2 upper mounts.

Sorry again for putting it on upside down, would have had the car started much earlier without me being a muppet!! When I put the mount on, it went on really easily upside down. Glad you've got it sorted now !

15th February 2009, 16:47

Quality bud, well done. Hope to see you about now then

15th February 2009, 17:11

congrats man, how long did it take? any advice if i go ahead and do it? how much has it cost you in total?

15th February 2009, 18:17

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Originally Posted by raunchz

Also, what did you do with those 2 ring nut connectors up my the main fusebox? Leave them disconnected?

They have to be connected or the fuel pump wont work, as i found out earlier lol. There is a small black flap on the fuse box, you lift that and they go under there

15th February 2009, 18:20

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Originally Posted by stinkycheese

congrats man, how long did it take? any advice if i go ahead and do it? how much has it cost you in total?

It has taken two weeks but only because people have offered to help and havent turned up. I reckon if you have everything you need, and someone who has a good idea of what at to do, in and out two days no problems. But atm its far too wet and cold. Its cost maybe £350 for everything, but i havent got a VTS box. But not too bad imo....

15th February 2009, 18:21

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Originally Posted by liam08

They have to be connected or the fuel pump wont work, as i found out earlier lol. There is a small black flap on the fuse box, you lift that and they go under there

Nice! Is good to know for the future !!

15th February 2009, 18:22

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Originally Posted by CoolC

Quality bud, well done. Hope to see you about now then

Yer man, hopefully. Its always nice to meet new people, especially with saxo lol. Ill PM you sometime to get you out!!

15th February 2009, 18:22

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Originally Posted by liam08

It has taken two weeks but only because people have offered to help and havent turned up. I reckon if you have everything you need, and someone who has a good idea of what at to do, in and out two days no problems. But atm its far too wet and cold. Its cost maybe £350 for everything, but i havent got a VTS box. But not too bad imo....

Yeh 2 days from starting early on the 1st day. If you don;t have any problems could do it fairly quick !

15th February 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by liam08

Yer man, hopefully. Its always nice to meet new people, especially with saxo lol. Ill PM you sometime to get you out!!

Yeah quality

I went bookies earlier and saw ryan in there, i said i been talking to you on here

Just wondering did you do the conversoin yourself??

16th February 2009, 02:18

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Originally Posted by CoolC

Yeah quality

I went bookies earlier and saw ryan in there, i said i been talking to you on here

Just wondering did you do the conversoin yourself??

I got the engine out with a mate, then the loom and engine was put in by a legend called Ross (raunchz) look up, the kid with the 16v westie. Then everything else ive done myself. Ball joints, wishbones, driveshafts the lot. There is a lot. But i reckon i could do it again now i know what to do. So if your thinking bout doin it, let me know. Ill let you know what you need and stuff and will also give you a hand. But imo Ross up the top there would be handy to have about, although he does cost £120 but it is worth it.

18th February 2009, 16:41

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Originally Posted by liam08

I got the engine out with a mate, then the loom and engine was put in by a legend called Ross (raunchz) look up, the kid with the 16v westie. Then everything else ive done myself. Ball joints, wishbones, driveshafts the lot. There is a lot. But i reckon i could do it again now i know what to do. So if your thinking bout doin it, let me know. Ill let you know what you need and stuff and will also give you a hand. But imo Ross up the top there would be handy to have about, although he does cost £120 but it is worth it.

Quality, i have been thinking about it for a while. Wont be happening until i get 2 years no claims (August) though.

18th February 2009, 17:01

Heeeyyyy! Congrats mate!

18th February 2009, 21:30

lol, wires are there for a reason, they all need to be connected for it to work.
i'll do it for £250

will take 2 days at most depending what time you start doing it.