Nova XE starting problems

[VXandy]

Where do i start??? My nova XE turns over but only slow, it never fires!!! Has anyone ever experienced this problem before or have any pointers?

I've tried cleaning up the earths tho but to no prevail, its still the same :confused:

[brainsnova]

is the starter motor and battery good?

[VXandy]

I got it started, i just jiggled the earth about on the chassis leg whilst getting someone else turned it over, but here's where the trouble has now started . . . . observe:

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo293/BornRaver87/DSCF0053.jpghttp://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo293/BornRaver87/DSCF0052.jpg


It looks like it's coming from the oil cooler, does anyone know if it can be by-passed and if so what i'd need to do it?

Thanks

[Adam]

Yes you can remove the cooler by using a 2.0 8v oil filter thread in the oil pump in place of the cooler sandwich plate.


Nasty! good luck cleaning that up

[VXandy]

Yes you can remove the cooler by using a 2.0 8v oil filter thread in the oil pump in place of the cooler sandwich plate.


Nasty! good luck cleaning that up

lol thanks mate, dont suppose you have one do you? Would it run ok without one?

[John]

It will run fine without the sandwich plate. the adapters are available form vauxhall, last one i had was about 3 quid.

[John]

these pics taken from my old wip.
old oil filter and sandwich plate removed,
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/xe%20conversion/100_1068.jpg

C20ne adapter purchased....
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/xe%20conversion/100_1069.jpg


..and fitted...
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/xe%20conversion/100_1070.jpg

along with a new filter;
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/xe%20conversion/100_1071.jpg

[VXandy]

So i just need that adapter?

[John]

yep, ask for one from the c20ne engine code.

[VXandy]

Did you say you removed the sandwich plate aswell?

[John]

yeah, look closely at the pictures i've posted. Thinks its held to the oil pump with a 12mm allen bolt.

[VXandy]

Rightio, thanks alot john :thumb:

[Ste L]

here's the part number...

GM 90144360

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6952/DSC_0371.JPG



sorry it's upside down lol

[VXandy]

Even better thanks ste!!!

[brainsnova]

lol
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/Brain_missing/DSC_0371.jpg

[Ste L]

lol
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/Brain_missing/DSC_0371.jpg


it was in my corsasport garage, from when i added it onto my project thread, so couldnt be arsed to re-upload it lol


cheers :thumb:

[VXandy]

Does anyone have one?

[white2lSR]

Does anyone have one?

yep, your local Vaux dealer :thumb:

[Ste L]

yes, but i will be needing it on mine lol

[VXandy]

Bugger, i know vauxhall will have one but it will be a factory order!

[Ste L]

only take's a few days that all mine took

[VXandy]

I know mate, dont really have a few days thats all

[Ste L]

well that's all thgat your gonna have to do, or go scrapper's...


any 8v one should work if you can unscrew it, as they all use the same oil filter i think

[VXandy]

i'd rather get a new one to be honest . . . Ohh well i'll just have to be patient!

Thanks fellas!!!

[Geordie-Chris]

Scrap yard job mate, go and get one off a calibra/cav/Vectra, they should all be the same if it doesnt have an oil cooler! Take a pair of mole grips and make sure you dont destroy the threads where the filter screws on! Thats all I did, it wasnt in very tight so didnt take much to get out!!
(Edit - Ste beat me to it!!)

[VXandy]

Just an update for you fella's!!!! . . . I got the oil cooler etc off this morning after having to stick a screwdriver through the oil filter because it was on so tight and getting covered in oil!!!lol

Trouble is i'll after wait till after new year for the new adapter:wtf: