How to XE stuff

[Paul]

Right, really getting to me now people asking the following:-

How do I XE a MK3 Astra?
How do I XE my Corsa?

So, lets just stick some good gen in one thread and stick it some place.

Anyone got some good threads on the above?
Thinking a mod could then chop and change it in the end

Cheers all!

Paul

p.s Yes, i'll do a search in a minute!

[Paul]

Right, got a Corsa? Want 2.0 16v power? Read this!

http://www.vauxhall-sport-forum.com/...orsa-t106.html

Chip / VS crew etc, sorry to pinch the thread. First good guide I have seen

More stuff can also been seen at :-

http://www.maxauto.co.za/CntView.asp...D=86&CntID=536

[Astra Dan]

Good idea!

[Big Col]

post of the week!

all this 'how to XE my toaster?' stuff recently is a bit annoying.

[Paul]

Anyone got any input into this thread then?
Looks like Corsa's are covered, so just info on Mk3 Astra's needed.

[PeteCup]

Maybe we need a guides section, when a good detailed guide is written its then put in the guide ssection and locked. Maybe have 'Guide's' as something only paid members could see thus encouraging more people to become members?

[spanishfly]

How to XE an Astra... buy a GSi.

[dj_woodster]

it's a good idea. I've only been on here a few months and have noticed quite a few 'how to....' threads, i'm fortunate that my friend who's going to tell with mine does it loads and know's wot's wot but i think some kind individual did post up that guide which helped me understand wot was involved

[Paul]

Any guides or good threads on Mk3 and Mk4 Astra's?

[Melv]

http://www.corsa-novatuning.nl/uk/PartsA.htm

For the aid of searches .................

XE drive shafts, 22 spline, F16, which drive shafts, Cavalier 1.6, XE conversion

The most easy solution is to easy the Nova 1.6 8v GTE drive shafts in combination with different gearbox CV Joints.
With this combination you can re-use the standard Nova hubs.
This CV Joint has the big connection for the gearbox and the thin connection for the GTE drive shafts.
Attention: Only the GTE drive shafts have the correct number of splines, 22 to exact.

On the standard 2.0 16v you can use the CV Joints of one of the listed vehicles:

Astra
1.6D
1.6DA
1.6S
1.6SV

Astra Max
1.6D
1.6DA

Astra Cabrio
1.6SV

Cavelier
1.6D
1.6DA

Only if they have a F16 gearbox attachted to the engine.

[Nimraynn]

How to XE an Astra... buy a GSi.

lmao

[Paul]

XE Coolant pipe photo

[debeerd]

XE Coolant pipe photo

Only problem here is the same as on my setup, the interior hot/cold radiator gets hot water force fed from the head.
Hence the air coming out is always hot
One needs a two-way type valve to allow or bypass the interior radiator water feed from the head.

[Johnny A]

XE/LET Fitment guide for the Carlton:
Johnny's Guide to fitting a 2.0 16v engine varient into a Carlton/Senator

[Paul]

Sweet, thanks mate

[Vinci]

Made a drawing a while ago that might help doing XE conversions....



Only hoses not included are the ICV hoses, made the drawing mainly for the cooling system...

[Paul]

Great info, thanks