Project Deathtrap: Jack's 1.2 Corsa - Page 17

tommychimp · 07-09-2008, 16:25

come on....

you don't need an exhaust!

**CraigGreen** · 08-09-2008, 12:34

Good progress Jack. Corsa's sure do rot like Novas though.

Jack · 12-10-2008, 15:00

Found a stray wire in the loom that had been chopped and replaced with a different colour, a quick look through the book found that it was the earth for the fuel pump relay!

Earthed it to the bulkhead which helped a bit! Then ran a new earth straight from the battery to the bulkhead and a new one straight from the battery, along the scuttle and straight to where the brown and black one is earthed. Hey presto.

**Benn** · 12-10-2008, 15:08

Grounds are a must... Glad it running, ready for combe in the newyear then.. Good work.

Jack · 12-10-2008, 15:10

Needs the exhaust sorting out (it falls off in the video!), suspension and brakes doing and a lot of random bits tidying up and then it's ready for an MOT.

tommychimp · 12-10-2008, 16:26

It was satisfying to hear the corsa running at long last

LongLiveTheNova · 12-10-2008, 16:34

Good to hear it running mate.

Jack · 12-10-2008, 18:37

Cheers guys, I'd be stuck without you!

tommychimp · 12-10-2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh 2.0 16v

go for a c20xe you wont regret it not too much work either

We've just got the bloody 1.6 running! cheeky git

Jack · 12-10-2008, 19:22

Cheeky beggar. I'm coming from a diesel series III Land Rover, a 1.4 SPI Astra and a 1.7 TD Cavalier... I'm sure it will be plenty fast enough!

Gaz86 · 12-10-2008, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Cheeky beggar. I'm coming from a diesel series III Land Rover, a 1.4 SPI Astra and a 1.7 TD Cavalier... I'm sure it will be plenty fast enough!

whoah cowboy, some huge steps your taking there

Jack · 12-10-2008, 21:48

I just hope I can move my hands and feet fast enough to keep up with it!

**Melv** · 12-10-2008, 22:01

I'm sure you wil be fine Jack. If you can handle the Cav on boost you can handle anything

What do you reckon the corsa has cost you so far? If you dont mind me asking that is. I fancy a corsa project next but have a few things to consider.

Jack · 12-10-2008, 22:08

Let's do some sums!

Corsa 1.2
£125

Engine, box, shafts...etc
£150

Inlet manifold
£125

Tyres
£175

Valves and head-gasket
£75

-60mm Spax kit
£100

Spent a lot on odds and sods, but it's not cost me an awful lot so far. In hindsight I should have bought a running 1.6 Corsa and stripped it out, but this has been much more fun!

In total I'd guess somewhere around the £700 mark, but some of it was un-necessary (inlet manifold, 8v flywheel...etc).

All I really need to buy now is some discs and pads for the front and I've got everything I need to finish it.

**Melv** · 12-10-2008, 23:02

cheers. Fun budget car. I like!

WHat brakes are you coing for? Astra GSi / XE Cav ones?

Gaz86 · 12-10-2008, 23:09

Off topic - if you go on google earth you can see the car this engine was ripped out of still parked on the driveway

Jack · 13-10-2008, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melv

WHat brakes are you coing for? Astra GSi / XE Cav ones?

256mm x 24mm. Calipers are from a 2.0 Calibra I think, just need some new discs and pads.

**Melv** · 13-10-2008, 10:50

Good stuff. They wont be that expensive on TC

Allvaux · 13-10-2008, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Let's do some sums!

Corsa 1.2
£125

Engine, box, shafts...etc
£150

Inlet manifold
£125

Tyres
£175

Valves and head-gasket
£75

-60mm Spax kit
£100

Spent a lot on odds and sods, but it's not cost me an awful lot so far. In hindsight I should have bought a running 1.6 Corsa and stripped it out, but this has been much more fun!
In total I'd guess somewhere around the £700 mark, but some of it was un-necessary (inlet manifold, 8v flywheel...etc).

All I really need to buy now is some discs and pads for the front and I've got everything I need to finish it.

Plus you've had the added bonus of being able to say you mostly did it yourself. Far more kudos in that than just buying one already built.

**CraigGreen** · 13-10-2008, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melv

Good stuff. They wont be that expensive on TC

Valver brakes arent that cheap from Vauxhall. Its the Vectra 288 stuff thats a bargain.

Motor factors discs & some Mintex pads or similar FTW.

Fow16v · 13-10-2008, 12:23

good to see you got it going.

Jack · 13-10-2008, 13:50

Just ordered some Mintex discs and pads.

Unsure of whether to use the Mintex on the Cavalier and put the Cav's old stuff on the Corsa or put the Mintex on the Corsa.

Hmmmmm! I use the Cavalier every day, seems a shame to waste a set of good stuff on a shonky Corsa.

Jack · 13-10-2008, 13:53

£8 for a pair of new front hoses too, so I've had some.

djivesp · 13-10-2008, 13:56

sounds awesome

it'll feel wicked

it's a nice change - chucking a little car about, after driving bigger boatyer cars, especially with the extra poke

every time i need to use my dads passat to get bits for my car, i cant wait to get back in mine again!.. Then sit there and think to my self "i've broken it again. but i LOVE it"

Jack · 13-10-2008, 14:33

Just getting a few quotes for insurance.

Greenlight won't touch me as I have no no claims.