New Engine for the Astra

keithcdb · 12-09-2008, 21:14

Well after the puddle incident I finally found some time for the workhorse Astra, it was initially thought I had bent a couple of rods so started the strip down.

This is when it got expensive, both cams had lobes that were covered in corrosion

And once the inlet was off I checked to see how much water she had swallowed...

Yes that is puddle water running out

How much?

This much!

So after conceding the engine was to far gone and not economical to repair I took delivery of my new one

It came from a 51 plate veccy quoted as having 51k miles but the date stamp on the block is 04

Bargain.

Out with the old.

And in with the new.

And its in

Just some wiring to finish off tomorrow and it "should" be back on the road

**Benn** · 12-09-2008, 21:58

Good work, and christ how big was the puddle...

**Lugy** · 12-09-2008, 22:05

And no pictures of the inlet going on

keithcdb · 12-09-2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Lugy

And no pictures of the inlet going on

To dark, f*cking thing

keithcdb · 13-09-2008, 18:21

All done

Started first turn of the key and its so quiet, anybody spot the odd thing out?

***Tom Williams*** · 13-09-2008, 18:54

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Originally Posted by keithcdb

All done

Started first turn of the key and its so quiet, anybody spot the odd thing out?

Missing the engine cover?

keithcdb · 13-09-2008, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Tom Williams

Missing the engine cover?

I think that is at my work

Try electrical

***Tom Williams*** · 13-09-2008, 19:06

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Originally Posted by keithcdb

I think that is at my work

Try electrical

EGR?

keithcdb · 13-09-2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Tom Williams

EGR?

Ok look at teh battery

***Tom Williams*** · 13-09-2008, 19:10

not a clue then

keithcdb · 13-09-2008, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Tom Williams

not a clue then

My nice silver bosch one ran out of electricity so I had to use a spare I had lying around.....

It has a blue oval on it

tom_spanner · 14-09-2008, 18:04

quick get the battery out before it infects your car, all fords are good for is banger racing, EXCEPT rally/race spec examples, some of them are pure car porn. my mates building a redtopped mk2 escort rally car and hes making me jelous.