stealthstylz
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Feb 20, 2009 21:08:49 GMT
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I think i've found a Mk2 Cavalier estate. Its a petrol engined model I think, but the engine is knackered. Could I fit an Izuzu 1.7 TD engine out of a Mk3 Astra easily?
i.e will the TD engine bolt straight in? I know all the fuel system will need to be changed.
Matt
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I may be wrong but the mk3 was based on the mk2 AFAIK. but even if it was'nt it should'nt be that hard to do and sounds like a cool car in the making.  |
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Feb 21, 2009 16:20:29 GMT
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IIRC they used the same 5 speed box so it should be ok.
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Feb 21, 2009 17:32:37 GMT
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Ive stripped a few down and MK2 and MK3 cavs are very similar under the skin. Cant see it being a problem at all.
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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stealthstylz
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Feb 21, 2009 20:58:38 GMT
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Ace. Gonna go have a proper look at it, hope its solid underneath don't want another project.
Matt
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tycho
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Feb 21, 2009 21:17:46 GMT
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Can't wait to see some picties of this. My second car was a Mk 2 estate in pink.
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Feb 21, 2009 22:47:34 GMT
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you might have to get rid of the immobeliser but it should have a stop solanoid on the pump so shouldnt be a prob
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97 volvo 940 turbo wagon
87 fiat strada abarth
78 gs1000
82 katana 1100
84 gsx1100 efe
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80mojo
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Feb 21, 2009 23:39:35 GMT
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If its got the OHC engine then it should go straight in. Has been done into a Manta a couple of times with no major probs, but the turbo gives under bonnet clearance issues on them. May not be such an issue on the Cavvy.
Hope the estate turns out to be a good un. Very rare beast these days! Cool as...
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'71 Opel GT
'72 Manta A
'79 Dodge Autosleeper
'83 Monza & a half
'86 Manta GT/E V6
'91 Astra SXi
'94 Carlton Diamond Estate 24v
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Feb 22, 2009 11:15:37 GMT
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ive got a isuzu td astra estate you can have for free its done about 60 thou on a ivor searle recon lump
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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stealthstylz
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Feb 22, 2009 20:19:19 GMT
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Been to see the car today and its a rotter. The old guy has used the same garage to MOT it forever, and it seems he's been done, as its bodged to curse word.
Gonna try to find another one now. Not gonna be easy I don't think.
Matt
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Feb 22, 2009 22:30:08 GMT
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Gonna try to find another one now. Not gonna be easy I don't think. Matt Ya reckon?  Watch. This. Space.  |
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Feb 22, 2009 22:36:56 GMT
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ZoMGs! How good does that look!!1
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mk14dr
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Feb 22, 2009 22:45:50 GMT
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Sounds like you know something we don't..... Matt - If Mr Damaged has sourced another for ya, give me a shout if you need to collect owt |
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stealthstylz
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Feb 22, 2009 22:53:26 GMT
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That shop is exactly what look I was going for, though i'm also thinking slammed on 15 or 16" steels with tall narrow tyres would be a good look.
I'm excited now. Put a wanted ad on a Mk2 Cav forum and Migweb too so hopefully might turn something up.
Matt
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tycho
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Sounds good. There really can't be many left now. I only see one now in Bristol (in a fantastic brown tho').
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