beagley
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:40 PM |
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Got a new toy today!
Hooray! My first engine! I don't think I'm going to use it in my future build however, this is more for educational purposes.
Plus the fact that I got it on trade for a computer is pretty cool. The wife even said to go for it.
I do have a couple of questions. The transmission was sold before I got to talk to the seller and I'm afraid that the bellhousing bolts are no
longer with the engine. Does anyone know the size bolts I will need to put this thing on my engine stand?
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I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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nib1980
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:42 PM |
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looks like the transmission is still attached to me or is this the before pictures?
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chris_smith
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:48 PM |
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^^what he said^^^ im guessing these are before pics, if your interested in moving it on let me know (the engine that is not the box)
chris
[Edited on 16/6/09 by chris_smith]
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beagley
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:51 PM |
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Yeah... those are the before pictures. I'm scrambling to get an engine stand and hoist before Monday.
I guess I can go to an auto parts store after I pick it up to get the necessary bolts for my stand?
I'll also be posting many more questions I'm sure as this is my first engine project. It currently runs so hopefully I can keep it that
way.
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:56 PM |
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they're more than likely M12, but don't quote me on that.
looks like it had a turbo on it too?
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beagley
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 07:55 PM |
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Not yet......
I dont think im going to sink a lot of money into it.
What kind of power are you all able to get out of these engines? Even with a turbo or supercharger I've seen max figures around 180hp. Anyone
had difficulties with this engine, parts hard to find, weak points, etc...
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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jpindy3
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 08:12 PM |
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get any long m10 - m12 bolts say 4in or longer,dont worry
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 08:12 PM |
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I got one for £50 and took it to bits. Learnt more doing that, than reading any manual. I cant believe i threw it out afterwards though! 
This was before the bikes, cars, and toys though!
A Mate of mine runs 200hp from a 2.0L zetec with R6(?) TB's anda race cam.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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jpindy3
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 08:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
they're more than likely M12, but don't quote me on that.
looks like it had a turbo on it too?
i think the exhaust manifold looks like that on zetas
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stevegough
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 09:02 PM |
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I used standard M12 bolts to mount my vauxhall engine on its stand - two were 110mm, one 100mm the last one went through an unthreaded hole so had to
have a nut and washer to retain it - this bolt needed to be 140mm long....
......However mine's a vauxhall! - you will have to check lengths + thread sizes on your engine for yourself.
HTH, Steve.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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beagley
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| posted on 28/6/09 at 04:35 AM |
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This is a warning to any of you that might use craigslist.
I ended up not getting the engine posted above due to an unexpected change in plans. Was really bummed, but I think it turned out for the best as I
was checking craigslist again today and found the EXACT same engine being sold by the EXACT same guy only the engine had somehow lost about 7,000
miles!!!
Not only that, when I called him the first time he said that the transmission had already been sold, yet the ad is for a complete motor WITH
transmission and all ancillaries. I will be a bit more wary when buying anything off craigslist/ebay
Here is the proof. Check the pics against the ones I uploaded.
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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