Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
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Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
My project taken from anther forum
02/7/07
Well as you know i bought this a few months ago
I didnt have any plans for it as it was bought just for short term use while the nova was off the road, but as i desided to break the nova i desided to keep the corsa
Until disaster struck and the engine went bang :mad:
So it had now turned into project corsa
Plans ar simple and not over the top lol
2.0 xe engine
gsi kit
colour code
And lower the coilovers abit more
Anyway as it was nice at the weekend thought id make a start and remove the old 8v lump
Also since it was good weather i though id start to underseal it to
Well this is how the car stands now lol
Gona clean the bay up and paint it up before the new engine goes in
All i need now is to find a new engine which aint goin well so far
03/7/07
Well thought id clean up the bay whilst the engines out
so desided to just underseal all up the bulkhead so it cant rot
And gave the chassis legs and inner wings a freshen up with paint
02/7/07
Well as you know i bought this a few months ago
I didnt have any plans for it as it was bought just for short term use while the nova was off the road, but as i desided to break the nova i desided to keep the corsa
Until disaster struck and the engine went bang :mad:
So it had now turned into project corsa
Plans ar simple and not over the top lol
2.0 xe engine
gsi kit
colour code
And lower the coilovers abit more
Anyway as it was nice at the weekend thought id make a start and remove the old 8v lump
Also since it was good weather i though id start to underseal it to
Well this is how the car stands now lol
Gona clean the bay up and paint it up before the new engine goes in
All i need now is to find a new engine which aint goin well so far
03/7/07
Well thought id clean up the bay whilst the engines out
so desided to just underseal all up the bulkhead so it cant rot
And gave the chassis legs and inner wings a freshen up with paint
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
17/7/07
Well not much of an update im afraid as im still waiting for parts for the engine
But while its apart thought id paint up a few things
Rocker cover
T-belt cover
2.0 engine mount
Power cap
27/7/07
Well not much of an update im afraid, as im still waiting for bits for my engine
But what did arrive today was some other bits i bought
They will be getin put to the bodyshop asap :thumbs:
And some more bits to help the handiling
I already have the 2.0 upper front strut brace so thought id get the front lower one
And one for the rear, and yes i know its red but is new and thats how they come, will be gettin sent away to be powder coated
B]30/7/07[/B]
My exhaust arrived today
Still not sure why i bought it, didnt reolise it was so ****in big
Will keep yous posted
Well not much of an update im afraid as im still waiting for parts for the engine
But while its apart thought id paint up a few things
Rocker cover
T-belt cover
2.0 engine mount
Power cap
27/7/07
Well not much of an update im afraid, as im still waiting for bits for my engine
But what did arrive today was some other bits i bought
They will be getin put to the bodyshop asap :thumbs:
And some more bits to help the handiling
I already have the 2.0 upper front strut brace so thought id get the front lower one
And one for the rear, and yes i know its red but is new and thats how they come, will be gettin sent away to be powder coated
B]30/7/07[/B]
My exhaust arrived today
Still not sure why i bought it, didnt reolise it was so ****in big
Will keep yous posted
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
23-08-2007
Ok at last some more progress
Managed to get the engine and box bolted in today
To say it was a tight squeeze is an understatment lol
Looks tidy sitting in place though
Ok at last some more progress
Managed to get the engine and box bolted in today
To say it was a tight squeeze is an understatment lol
Looks tidy sitting in place though
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
24-08-2007
Had some free time today so thought id tkel the wiring loom :eek:
Since i never actually removed the xe i had no ideaa what went where :rolleyes: :laugh: but soon got there in the end
So getting there lol
Still to do: all water pipes radiator etc
fuel ines
drive shafts
Ajust gear linkage
Getting there though
Had some free time today so thought id tkel the wiring loom :eek:
Since i never actually removed the xe i had no ideaa what went where :rolleyes: :laugh: but soon got there in the end
So getting there lol
Still to do: all water pipes radiator etc
fuel ines
drive shafts
Ajust gear linkage
Getting there though
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
25-08-2007
Got my dimma show cage today
Got my dimma show cage today
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
26-08-2007
Wiring and coolent pipes, fuel pipes done
Found out i am missing an importent part to make the engine run (ignition amplifer) which i wasnt given when i bought the engine :mad:
So not best pleased
Still drive shafts to fit
Ajust gear linkage
And then check everything to make sure its all tight etc
Wiring and coolent pipes, fuel pipes done
Found out i am missing an importent part to make the engine run (ignition amplifer) which i wasnt given when i bought the engine :mad:
So not best pleased
Still drive shafts to fit
Ajust gear linkage
And then check everything to make sure its all tight etc
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
01-09-2007
Slight update
Cage fitted
Everything conected up in the bay
And back on its wheels
Just need to get my ignition amplifer and it should be running
Slight update
Cage fitted
Everything conected up in the bay
And back on its wheels
Just need to get my ignition amplifer and it should be running
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
07-09-2007
Got my gsi kit back from being painted
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
20-09-2007
Not much of an update but engines runing
Exhausts done
Started fitting the kit well front bumper :p
More updates soon
Not much of an update but engines runing
Exhausts done
Started fitting the kit well front bumper :p
More updates soon
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20-09-2007
Not much of an update but engines runing
Exhausts done
Started fitting the kit well front bumper :p
More updates soon
Not much of an update but engines runing
Exhausts done
Started fitting the kit well front bumper :p
More updates soon
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
25-09-2007
Well at last i have more of an update
Gsi kit is now all fitted
And it passed its mot today
Well at last i have more of an update
Gsi kit is now all fitted
And it passed its mot today
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
03-10-2007
Ok i have another update
The corsa is now dead some how it slipped the timing and bent valves :17:
The full extent of the damage is not yet known, but its looking like a top end rebuild :mad:
To say im gutted is an understatment, put alot of time and money into this car and looks like its gna need more spent on it :rolleyes:
Will keep yous updated, unless i end up burning the damm thing :mad:
Ok i have another update
The corsa is now dead some how it slipped the timing and bent valves :17:
The full extent of the damage is not yet known, but its looking like a top end rebuild :mad:
To say im gutted is an understatment, put alot of time and money into this car and looks like its gna need more spent on it :rolleyes:
Will keep yous updated, unless i end up burning the damm thing :mad:
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
23-10-2007
Well when i thought it couldnt get any worse it has
Found the cause of why my t-belt snapped :17:
There was a bolt wedged in at the cam causing it to lock and snap the belt not only has it bent the valves but it has also cracked one of the cam shafts :mad:
Its not a pretty site
Looks like one off the bolts that hold the splash pan on the rocker cover came loose and fell out
Looks like the best option will be to try sorce another head with cams and replace the whole thing
Well when i thought it couldnt get any worse it has
Found the cause of why my t-belt snapped :17:
There was a bolt wedged in at the cam causing it to lock and snap the belt not only has it bent the valves but it has also cracked one of the cam shafts :mad:
Its not a pretty site
Looks like one off the bolts that hold the splash pan on the rocker cover came loose and fell out
Looks like the best option will be to try sorce another head with cams and replace the whole thing
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
30-10-2007
Well as you know it had a cracked cam and 8 bent valves best thing to do was sorce another head and boy what a mission
But after a few days of find a part requests and emailing many breakers i finaly sourced 1
Arrived today an seems in good condition
Next thing to do is build the engine back up and pray
More updates soon
Well as you know it had a cracked cam and 8 bent valves best thing to do was sorce another head and boy what a mission
But after a few days of find a part requests and emailing many breakers i finaly sourced 1
Arrived today an seems in good condition
Next thing to do is build the engine back up and pray
More updates soon
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
14-12-2007
Not updated this in a while
All back up and running
Also thought it was time to get the plate put on
Not done much more except paint the door strips lol
And also got some guages to keep an eye on the engine lol
Next on the list is remove the lex**** lights
Then will be of to the bodyshop after new year to get the body work finished off
Heres some pics off how it looks now
Not updated this in a while
All back up and running
Also thought it was time to get the plate put on
Not done much more except paint the door strips lol
And also got some guages to keep an eye on the engine lol
Next on the list is remove the lex**** lights
Then will be of to the bodyshop after new year to get the body work finished off
Heres some pics off how it looks now
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
23-02-2008
Time for a small update
Not much been done just a few small things
HID'S
Some depo smoked headlights
Removed the lexus rear lights and went back to standard
And changed the steering wheel
And a couple of pics of how it looks now
More updates soon.
Time for a small update
Not much been done just a few small things
HID'S
Some depo smoked headlights
Removed the lexus rear lights and went back to standard
And changed the steering wheel
And a couple of pics of how it looks now
More updates soon.
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
06-03-2008Car was off at the bodyshop this week to get the dent repaired on the rear quarter pannel its been on it since i bought it but only got round to getting it sorted now lol
From this (old pic)
To this
Was also meant to be gettin my new bonnet done but it hasnt arrived yet So will be going back in when it arrives
From this (old pic)
To this
Was also meant to be gettin my new bonnet done but it hasnt arrived yet So will be going back in when it arrives
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
27-03-2008
My latest buy
Didnt take long to do jus had to be careful lol
From this
To this
Now matches my guages which are also now all wired up and working
My latest buy
Didnt take long to do jus had to be careful lol
From this
To this
Now matches my guages which are also now all wired up and working
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
10-06-2008Small update lol
Well just a few new bits nothing exciting, yet
Freshly painted rocker
Cool running stat
Some spare wheels lol
And my new passenger
Better updates soon
Well just a few new bits nothing exciting, yet
Freshly painted rocker
Cool running stat
Some spare wheels lol
And my new passenger
Better updates soon
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
16-06-2008
Painted door handles
And now the rear brakes desided to go The race is on to get it all sorted for crail in sun :p
And how it sits just now
New shoes on and new cylinders since both were burst Just need to get a flairing tool and put a new end on 1 off the brake pipes then ajust them up
Painted door handles
And now the rear brakes desided to go The race is on to get it all sorted for crail in sun :p
And how it sits just now
New shoes on and new cylinders since both were burst Just need to get a flairing tool and put a new end on 1 off the brake pipes then ajust them up
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
19-06-2008
Brakes done and wheels back on only to find that 1 off my bearings has slight play and wont ajust anymore so may as well do both bearings lol Wheels back off time lol
Along with my mates that needs an exhaust and new front stryts, I need to get both ready for sun
Corsa specialist
Brakes done and wheels back on only to find that 1 off my bearings has slight play and wont ajust anymore so may as well do both bearings lol Wheels back off time lol
Along with my mates that needs an exhaust and new front stryts, I need to get both ready for sun
Corsa specialist
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
04-08-2008
Yay an update
Some new bits
Also got a new gm bonnet as the old 1 was rusty and full off stone chips
Old 1
New 1
More updates soon
Yay an update
Some new bits
Also got a new gm bonnet as the old 1 was rusty and full off stone chips
Old 1
New 1
More updates soon
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
05-09-2008
More updates
Lowered the rear a bit more
And some new brakes
Old
New
More updates
Lowered the rear a bit more
And some new brakes
Old
New
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
01-11-2008
Small update
New tyres bought and speedlines now fitted
And some more engine bling And a new filter
Mot next
Small update
New tyres bought and speedlines now fitted
And some more engine bling And a new filter
Mot next
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Re: Arden blue xe project (B3KAN)
26-02-2009Not updated this in ages :eek:
A few more things done and in the process off been done
False floor i got
Then i got a mint talgate
Then got my mate whos a panel beater to semi smooth it
Its just to go away and get painted now
Also gettin painted will be this
Got an oval magnex back box on to, will get pics soon
And just bought some smoked mhws
More updates soon
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