nova c20xe weld engine bay?

**Andygsi100** · 03-01-2006 21:01

i know that this has been covered hundreds of times but i still am unsure. i have a J reg nova 1.2 in white that is in mint condition and has no rust what so ever and had only done 40.000 miles. Now do i need to seam weld the engine bay or is it going to be ok. i don't realy want to as the engine bay is so clean and don't want to spray it ,unless i have to then i will. lmao

**Benn** · 03-01-2006 21:04

see most people say yes,
might be best to,
then again i've had a friend that had a xe in his nova for a yr with no welding...
and it was fine,
but you cant see the under side of bits so you never know...

**Andygsi100** · 03-01-2006 21:06

it prob will be ok then?

**Benn** · 03-01-2006 21:42

i cant say,he might have gotta away with it,but dont mean every one will,
but its always best to be safe than sorry,
and i know a place that can weld it all up for you in fareham,

**wayne451** · 03-01-2006 21:52

My old one wasn't seam welded and was pulling itself apart at the seams literally but it was used f'ing hard everyday! To give you an idea it went on track, did 120MPH jumps off hump back bridges, snapped 2 driveshafts, snapped an engine mount, threw a rod through the block etc!

**Benn** · 03-01-2006 21:55

any amanial gen wayne?

**Andygsi100** · 03-01-2006 21:57

wont give mine that much stick i dont hhink, alough it sounds like fun. will be welding mine up then ! thanks for the help

**wayne451** · 03-01-2006 21:58

lmao Yeah, was on first name terms with the AA patrol man near enough! lmao

When I snapped the mount (front O/S) the engine creamed the underside of the bonnet so I always had a huge upward dint in it after that! lmao

I have kept the block as a reminder, got a few nice holes in it!

**Benn** · 03-01-2006 21:59

Originally Posted by Andygsi100

wont give mine that much stick i dont hhink, alough it sounds like fun. will be welding mine up then ! thanks for the help

if you need it doing,give me a call at work,
when you have the engine out...
01329 825472

**Andygsi100** · 03-01-2006 22:06

ok thanks.I have some one who should do it for me but i will keep you in mind.

**Andygsi100** · 03-01-2006 22:09

Hay wayne451 must have been fun! HOPE I HAVE THAT MUCH FUN IN MINE! Lots of track days in mind!

**Benn** · 03-01-2006 22:21

ok mate,and we have fun back roads down this way...
you should look in to becomming a member,as we have a meet up in whitley..

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