*HOW TO* fit a Smallblock XE. (1.4/1.6 16v)

[milko96]

Could peeps that have done this post up pics of what they did about tensioning the alternator belt if you remove the PAS pump and Aircon pump?

[AlexW]

Depends if you run wide multi v belt setup or run single V, some people need the single V to clear the chassis leg.
I personally run multi V using the standard sport (with no aircon or PAS) setup with auto tensioner.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/HPIM1401.jpg

[djbrowney]

Depends if you run wide multi v belt setup or run single V, some people need the single V to clear the chassis leg.
I personally run multi V using the standard sport (with no aircon or PAS) setup with auto tensioner.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/HPIM1401.jpg

i have got to run a muilt v belt, how is it some people say they fit, some say they dont ????

[AlexW]

I think its nova tollerances tbh

Southie (who also runs solid mounts) dont have much clearance with the single V iirc. His is mk1, OFC mine is mk2.

Mine has plenty of space, Best thing is to suck it and see!

Edit, If ya want il find a pic of the clearance on mine.

[milko96]

Depends if you run wide multi v belt setup or run single V, some people need the single V to clear the chassis leg.
I personally run multi V using the standard sport (with no aircon or PAS) setup with auto tensioner.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/HPIM1401.jpg

Dont have the part numbers for this setup do ya buddy?

[AlexW]

I dont, Il see what pics i have of the setup, but it basically the lower alt bracket with the bolt holes for the standard vauxhall auto tensioner (could be called self tensioner), Just a bit bit of alloy.

Edit; Bingo!

[kc_08]

mines set up the same as aw06's but i dont know what belt its using or tensioner as i bought it off a mate already done and sold my other engine, mines a mk1 and i dont have a huge amount of clearance, i also dont mind putting pictures up later

[blacknova123]

hi mate ive put a 1.4 8v engine in my nova but need some help wiring it... i have the 9 pin plug that needs wiring into the spi loom or can you not do that. also can you put an ecu of a corsa mreg straight onto the loom that came off the corsa also and put it in my car would it work... it dont need promgramming does it...

[NOVA saloon]

call me thick but is it the linkage that comes from the car that you chop or is it the bit that slides into the linkages from the car. its a 4 speed btw

[Nova Baz]

no if you lift the gear seletor boot in the car there's a plastic lug on the right hand side that need's cutting off