16v engine conversion help

1. random_v2 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 61

   #1 16th June 2010, 21:23

   hey just wanted to know that if when doin an engine conversion do u need to take the driveshafts out before liftin engine out or car u get them out whilst liftin the engine? i know its a stupid question but in all the guides ive looked at dont mention driveshafts, thanks
2. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #2 16th June 2010, 22:05

   Drop the lower arms so the suspension legs iare free to move then you can pull the shafts out of the box.
3. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #3 16th June 2010, 22:09

   need to remove drivers side shaft completely
4. random_v2 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 61

   #4 17th June 2010, 00:55

   thanks guys, hopefully tomo ill get both engines out tomo ready to do the swap
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 17th June 2010, 17:40

   just pull the shafts out long before lifting the engine. The driverside shaft is bolted to the block and needs to be removed
6. random_v2 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 61

   #6 17th June 2010, 23:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom just pull the shafts out long before lifting the engine. The driverside shaft is bolted to the block and needs to be removed

   ok thanks, thought i could just take them off the hub and pull em out lol seems to be alot more complicated than ppl make out lol
7. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #7 18th June 2010, 09:25

   it really isnt complicated at all. Just take your time and away you go
8. Reechard Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cirencester Posts: 2286 2x Mazda Mx5s, Volvo s80, Citroen DS4

   #8 18th June 2010, 13:14

   I dropped my enigne without removing mine as the suspension was being a pain. I now have to replace the cv boot or maybe the whole drivers side driveshaft as a result.
   
   So best to get them off, its not difficult to do as people have said.
9. Reechard Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cirencester Posts: 2286 2x Mazda Mx5s, Volvo s80, Citroen DS4

   #9 18th June 2010, 13:14

   I dropped my enigne without removing mine as the suspension was being a pain. I now have to replace the cv boot or maybe the whole drivers side driveshaft as a result.
   
   So best to get them off, its not difficult to do as people have said.
10. random_v2 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 61

    #10 21st June 2010, 15:32

    right ive done the conversion, everything is plugged in, but the car wont start, its turnin over but not actually startin, any idea wht it might be? need answers urgent
11. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #11 21st June 2010, 15:41

    Did you unlock the ECU?
12. user_42892 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR

    #12 21st June 2010, 16:01

    ^^^^ what maty said above you would need to unlock the ecu failing that check for sparks. mate if youve done a conversion you should be able to do some simple dianostics put up what you have checked.
13. bmxlube Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 216 saxo 1.6 16v east cost (scraped) saxo 1.6 vtr

    #13 21st June 2010, 16:32

    check the crank sensor that was my problem

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14. random_v2 L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 61

    #14 21st June 2010, 16:42

    yeah ecu is unlocked, which is the crank sensor? just checked it all again and it dont sound like fuel pump is primin :/
15. nath_vts Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Nottingham Posts: 501 JDM EP3

    #15 21st June 2010, 19:53

    This is exactly what mines doing atm.
    
    To start it was just a dodgy earth to the gearbox so check that.
    
    Then try the coilpack to see if your getting a spark.
    
    If you do find out what the problem is mate could you pm me and let me know as mine is still being a fucktard, pretty sure its my ecu though.