Today at my garage

[ehoulton]

today i began the conversion to get my astra valvered up. attached are a few pics of the progress, I'll keep on updating till the engine is in and running... hopefully in 2 weeks time, it should be ready, but i'm still waiting for some parts.

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_1473.JPG

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/test.jpg

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_1474.JPG

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_1469.JPG

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/IMG_1472.JPG

[REMUS]

good luck matey, I suggest a minor engine rebuild before you stick the c20xe in, I know its tempting just to get it in and get razzing but if you replace the head gasket, check the big ends and valve guides...etc just a general poke around you will know the engine better and also have peace of mind.

That Kadett GSi is in incredibly good condition too!

[ehoulton]

Cheers mate.. I only use it for weekends.. I'm still unsure whether I'll open it up or not, its done only a couple of miles after rebuild apparently..

[GRAK]

Cool number plate m8 did you get it with the car?
Have you got a 16v rear axle toget rear discs?

[ehoulton]

Yes the number plate came with the it. No i don't have a 16v rear axle, i'm looking for one tbh..

[ehoulton]

A quick update on what i've been doing today

http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/ehoulton/IMG_1503.JPG
http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/ehoulton/IMG_1494.JPG
And me taking off the last water pipe hehe..
http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/ehoulton/IMG_1495.JPG
http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/ehoulton/IMG_1498.JPG
http://www.astra-mk2.com/allenmead/ehoulton/IMG_1501.JPG

[Allen Mead]

It's looking good Edward :cool:

[tomstickland]

Good stuff there. I recognise that engine crane. We've got one of those. The monster.

[ehoulton]

Thanks..
Yes that crane is very comfortable and it really takes up a bit of space.

[tomstickland]

Also takes about 10 minutes to raise it. But no engine is too heavy for it.

[ehoulton]

Finally the engine is in and running, I had a couple of problems and was waiting for some parts etc. but now everything is sorted.. here are a couple of pics..

Any suggestions/comments appreciated. cheers Edward

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/EHoulton/IMG_1913.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/EHoulton/IMG_1910.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/EHoulton/IMG_1912.jpg

[Sipo]

Only the obvious sugestion of putting an air filter on it lol, but i believe you were trying to find one on here a while back? Put a sock on it in the mean time, thats what ive had to do before lol. Looking good and im glad its all gone in a treat for you and is running! How is the performance, you happy with the difference in power?

[ehoulton]

Cheers Sipo..

Yes will have a filter soon, will buy one locally, K&N or green or something similar..

the engine came with a superchipped ECU, don't really know if it does make a difference, but performance wise, comparing to the 8v, it's much better, and rev's happier..

[Black Magic]

u could of washed it while the engine was out of the car. I even rebuilt my whole engine when it was out.

[GRAK]

Looking good m8, bet your glad all that hard work is out of the way though?

[ehoulton]

Cheers Grak, yes I do appreciate now that everything is sorted :D

[ehoulton]

u could of washed it while the engine was out of the car. I even rebuilt my whole engine when it was out.

Yes I did wash it whilst the engine was out, and the engine was re built recently.