*HOW TO* Convert Nova Rear Mount for XE/LET Conversion

Thought I'd post this if its of help to anyone..

Tools Needed - Grinder & file


So here's one mount...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../01-12-076.jpg
With one of the spacers lined up you can see which bit needs notching out...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../01-12-077.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../01-12-078.jpg


Marked out then in with grinder...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../01-12-079.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...01-12-0710.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...01-12-0711.jpg

Do the same on the other side and a little bit of finishing and it all fits together nicely...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...01-12-0712.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...01-12-0713.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...01-12-0714.jpg


Its also a good idea to weld in an extra plate across the top of the mount (making sure you check for clearance) as the sri/gte/gsi mounts had this...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...hanical/28.jpg

The spacer kit itself can be obtained from wwww.chrisastleymotorsport.co.uk


Simps.

which mount is in the pics? xe or standard nova mount?

Standard nova.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...h/DSC00241.jpg

Nice pic addition. I should have my finished one from above back from the powdercoaters this week so will post a pic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...02-03-2008.jpg

Excellent guide, just followed it, pics really helpful!

:thumb:

Probably worth pointing out that the bolts should have washers with tabs that bend to stop the bolt working loose.
I missed these out on my 2nd conversion and the bolts came loose and sheered off!

You can just make them out in this pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...hanical/28.jpg

i also forgot to use the washers with tabs an mine came loose an stripped the threads out of the box BAD TIMES