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| My 2.0 16v Nova- Project Merit 150 |
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| As it was when My Girlfriend bought it. |
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| Removing the driveshafts, getting ready to drop the engine out. |
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| Swapping Fuel tank, pump and lines for injection items |
| This project started in May 2004 As of March 2005 it became road legal and has been terroraising the neighbourhood since. |
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| The old 1.0 litre engine, aka 'The Hairdryer' |
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| Sand Blasted seams ready for stitch welding |
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| Preparing the engine for removal from donor Car |
| Welding complete awaiting spraying |
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| One 2.0 16v 'Redtop' engine. A new cambelt and tensioners were fitted prior to fitting. |
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| Its a tight squeeze, but with careful asjustment to engine mounts it fits without needing to modify the chassis leg. However without using competition mounts it does catch under heavy cornering. |
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| Installing the cavalier gearlinkage not only gives a better feel and shorter throw, it also frees the transmission tunnel for easy routing of the custom exhaust. |