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Corsa C Ute - Another Toy Story
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Yulesen said:
i would change tires, check everything and maybe get steel braided lines... i really dont think a BBK will help the situation in this case...
gavsadler
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Ok time for another update.
It's been a busy few days recently. Over the weekend, my brother-in-law and I took on the challenge of removing the engine and gearbox out of the Coupe. Damn - I think I spent more time unplugging sensors and switches than actually loosening bolts. There are wires everywhere! Thankfully it all went smoothly and after 5 hours the organs were out. We didn't break anything and also didn't have any serious injuries to show for our efforts.
Here's a pic of the motor removed. I haven't had a chance to clean it yet though.
Then on Sunday, even though I was a bit stiff, I decided to whip the motor out the corsa while I still had the engine crane on loan. This took me 4 hours on my own.
Then the past few days this week, I've just been doing some small bits and pieces on the Ute. I replaced the pollen filter which was quite dirty (I suspect this isn't changed regularly because it's a bit of a shlep to get there):
Then since I purchased the Ute, I've had a horrible creaking and groaning noise everytime I go over a speed bump. I traced the noise to the anti-roll bar bushes, but to date, I have not had the chance to change them. Getting in there to change them is a big mission, so I took advantage of the engine being out to allow for easier access to the top bolt of the bracket. Below are some pics showing how tight the access is. the only way to get in there is with a 10mm flat ring spanner [Thanks Paschal
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Driver's side:
Passenger side:
It has taken many hours of driving around looking for the correct parts, and just as many hours sukkeling to fit the things. But I managed to get it all done this afternoon. Below is a pic of one of the worn bushes, and the bracket which holds it in place.
Just a note: My anti-roll bar is 21mm in diameter. For some reason, the bushes supplied by Goldwagen are only 16mm internal diameter, and the ones from GM with exactly the same part number are 18mm in diameter. Further research on my part revealed that the Astra G has a 20mm anti-roll bar bush, so this is probably the parts I would need for mine. Needless to say none of the GM dealers locally had the bushes in stock - they need to be ordered from the factory.
In the end, I went to visit my friends at Lopec, and scratched through their parts bin and found 2 replacements which appeared to be in better condition than mine. I greased them with copper grease and fitted them this afternoon. Initial testing seems to indicate that my creaking and groaning is cured! :banana:
Then the only other thing I did today was remove the rest of my stock exhaust system. Need to make place for the new 63mm system in a few weeks time
My Ute is booked in at Uncle Allen for next week. Let's hope the fitment of the Z20LET goes smoothly.
Other things I need to do before then are:
> Fit coupe gear lever and bowden cables.
> Run wiring for my gauges through the firewall.
> Change water bottle
> Investigate fuel supply options (I think I am going to go with a seperate surge tank, and an external pump.
That's all for now. Stay tuned as the updates will get better and better!
It's been a busy few days recently. Over the weekend, my brother-in-law and I took on the challenge of removing the engine and gearbox out of the Coupe. Damn - I think I spent more time unplugging sensors and switches than actually loosening bolts. There are wires everywhere! Thankfully it all went smoothly and after 5 hours the organs were out. We didn't break anything and also didn't have any serious injuries to show for our efforts.
Here's a pic of the motor removed. I haven't had a chance to clean it yet though.
Then on Sunday, even though I was a bit stiff, I decided to whip the motor out the corsa while I still had the engine crane on loan. This took me 4 hours on my own.
Then the past few days this week, I've just been doing some small bits and pieces on the Ute. I replaced the pollen filter which was quite dirty (I suspect this isn't changed regularly because it's a bit of a shlep to get there):
Then since I purchased the Ute, I've had a horrible creaking and groaning noise everytime I go over a speed bump. I traced the noise to the anti-roll bar bushes, but to date, I have not had the chance to change them. Getting in there to change them is a big mission, so I took advantage of the engine being out to allow for easier access to the top bolt of the bracket. Below are some pics showing how tight the access is. the only way to get in there is with a 10mm flat ring spanner [Thanks Paschal
]Driver's side:
Passenger side:
It has taken many hours of driving around looking for the correct parts, and just as many hours sukkeling to fit the things. But I managed to get it all done this afternoon. Below is a pic of one of the worn bushes, and the bracket which holds it in place.
Just a note: My anti-roll bar is 21mm in diameter. For some reason, the bushes supplied by Goldwagen are only 16mm internal diameter, and the ones from GM with exactly the same part number are 18mm in diameter. Further research on my part revealed that the Astra G has a 20mm anti-roll bar bush, so this is probably the parts I would need for mine. Needless to say none of the GM dealers locally had the bushes in stock - they need to be ordered from the factory.
In the end, I went to visit my friends at Lopec, and scratched through their parts bin and found 2 replacements which appeared to be in better condition than mine. I greased them with copper grease and fitted them this afternoon. Initial testing seems to indicate that my creaking and groaning is cured! :banana:
Then the only other thing I did today was remove the rest of my stock exhaust system. Need to make place for the new 63mm system in a few weeks time
My Ute is booked in at Uncle Allen for next week. Let's hope the fitment of the Z20LET goes smoothly.
Other things I need to do before then are:
> Fit coupe gear lever and bowden cables.
> Run wiring for my gauges through the firewall.
> Change water bottle
> Investigate fuel supply options (I think I am going to go with a seperate surge tank, and an external pump.
That's all for now. Stay tuned as the updates will get better and better!
M
Mike1
Guest
Super Build! Something I would not say no to driving! I miss my old Corsa Sport 1.8 - Fantastic allrounders. :thumbs:
that bay looks very small are you sure it will fit :rollsmile:
M
Mike1
Guest
gavsadler said:
Well if you need a condom, check the Off Topic Section: Win a Condom
:rollsmile::rollsmile::rollsmile:
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
One awesome build, big respect.:thumbs:
Deon Snyman
New member
Lovely project there bud, I like the way you thinking, systematically tackled, like bmw fanaticall.:joy:y tackled
gavsadler
///Member
Just a quick update:
> Cleaned the engine and gearbox and other bits and pices last week. Then also removed the bullbar, bumper and exhaust off the Ute.
> Fitted coupe gearshift and bowden cables.
> Bought a couple of other parts, such as bigger hubs, a throttle position sensor and some other bits.
Then this morning we went and dropped the Ute off at The Surgeon. Over the next couple of weeks, the organ transplant will take place, starting with the hernia op (Cambelt), and then installing the vital organs.
I'm swamped with work and training obligations this week, so will only be able to provide more updates again on Saturday.
Getting there!
> Cleaned the engine and gearbox and other bits and pices last week. Then also removed the bullbar, bumper and exhaust off the Ute.
> Fitted coupe gearshift and bowden cables.
> Bought a couple of other parts, such as bigger hubs, a throttle position sensor and some other bits.
Then this morning we went and dropped the Ute off at The Surgeon. Over the next couple of weeks, the organ transplant will take place, starting with the hernia op (Cambelt), and then installing the vital organs.
I'm swamped with work and training obligations this week, so will only be able to provide more updates again on Saturday.
Getting there!
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
Who is the surgeon if you don't mind me asking? Corsanostra?
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
oh cool, been out of the opel game for long.
gavsadler
///Member
Ok update time.
The ute has been in the operating theatre for a week now. Here's some pics of the progress to date:
Ready and waiting for the first test fit:
The oil filter and oil feed lines also needed to be removed to allow it some more room to fit in:
Here it's more or less in - hanging on the gearbox side mount:
Unfortunately there was a bit of an issue with the mount not lining up. The engine was also sitting far over to the driver's side, so you can also see the alternator pulley touching on the body:
After some head-scratching, and chatting to Paschal, we deduced that the issue must be a casting tab on the gearbox. Here are some pics of the culprit:
As you can see, it was touching on the sub-frame, meaning things couln't be pushed across to the passenger side. This was ground off today, so hopefully tomorrow some quality time can be spent on the Ute to get the engine mounted up. It should also mean that I don't have to change to a narrower pulley setup.
I've also managed to get one of these babies:
Then while all that has been happening, I've been busy at home sorting out my fueling requirements. I decided to go for a Walbro 255lph high pressure pump (External). Then I also purchased a 2l surge tank, and the required steel fittings. I am also gonna run new fuel lines - 10mm supply to the motor, and then a 8mm return.
Here's a pic of the surge tank. I'm currently busy with a bracket setup to mount it to the Ute:
That's all for now. Hopefully by the end of the week, the motor will be hanging and I'll have had time to install the surge tank, fuel pump etc.
The ute has been in the operating theatre for a week now. Here's some pics of the progress to date:
Ready and waiting for the first test fit:
The oil filter and oil feed lines also needed to be removed to allow it some more room to fit in:
Here it's more or less in - hanging on the gearbox side mount:
Unfortunately there was a bit of an issue with the mount not lining up. The engine was also sitting far over to the driver's side, so you can also see the alternator pulley touching on the body:
After some head-scratching, and chatting to Paschal, we deduced that the issue must be a casting tab on the gearbox. Here are some pics of the culprit:
As you can see, it was touching on the sub-frame, meaning things couln't be pushed across to the passenger side. This was ground off today, so hopefully tomorrow some quality time can be spent on the Ute to get the engine mounted up. It should also mean that I don't have to change to a narrower pulley setup.
I've also managed to get one of these babies:
Then while all that has been happening, I've been busy at home sorting out my fueling requirements. I decided to go for a Walbro 255lph high pressure pump (External). Then I also purchased a 2l surge tank, and the required steel fittings. I am also gonna run new fuel lines - 10mm supply to the motor, and then a 8mm return.
Here's a pic of the surge tank. I'm currently busy with a bracket setup to mount it to the Ute:
That's all for now. Hopefully by the end of the week, the motor will be hanging and I'll have had time to install the surge tank, fuel pump etc.
Sabretooth tiger
///Member
:bravo:
lol this looks like a nightmare :rollsmile:
tight is a bit of an understatement :rollsmile:
