Todays Little Mince. 1.2 conversion to 1.2 LOL

[NovaLad]

Basicly my engines shagged, probably seized & is allways causing problems so decided to change the 1.2 carb with 59k to another 1.2 carb with about 30k on it lol...

So off to pippys to get engine.
In it goes...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04099.jpg

Looking nice and low pip lol

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04100.jpg

started to strip

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04101.jpg

Wheels, shafts everything other than starter & clutch detached lol.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04105.jpg

My bottom... you like??

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04106.jpg

Only thing left now is to take out engine this weekend and get the riggmiester to help fit the other lol...

Woop.

[Jack]

You realise you'll need to declare that on insurance? lol

[NovaLad]

Not done too bad considering me and pip have never attempted anything like this without just helping someone.

[NovaLad]

You realise you'll need to declare that on insurance? lol Change the engine codes over yeah i know.:thumb:

[burgo]

didnt realise you were still alive. is it finisheyet then?

[Jack]

Change the engine codes over yeah i know.:thumb:
Mm, no thats the V5 and DVLA. I'm on about declaring the engine replacement on insurance. You may find they charge you an extra few quid for that.

I know its the same engine, but they'll see it as there's a chance something has been missed or not installed correctly and cause risk :(

[NovaLad]

It's ok i can allways get my uncle to say he fitted it at his garage.

Yeah i'm still alive just got alot on my plate atm.
Just need the engine dropped out then bang other in...
Doing it at weekend with riggy.

[burgo]

with the rigster on it you'll have it done in half an hour

[NovaLad]

Yeah true...
Learnt loads today it's actually very simple but won't attempt 1st 1 on my own lol.

[Spudly]

It's ok i can allways get my uncle to say he fitted it at his garage.





Not after posting evidence of you doing it on a public website with an insurance company as a sponsor you cant LOL lol

[John]

xe ftw!

[Sloth]

lol @ telling them the numbers changed...
we used to swap 1.8 104bhp avensis lumps under warranty, and not once did we change the v5 or tell the customer the new number. i told my old ins co. that i'd changed one 2.0 8v for another exactly the same, they told me they didnt need the number, as its the same engine design.

[Jack]

lol @ telling them the numbers changed...
we used to swap 1.8 104bhp avensis lumps under warranty, and not once did we change the v5 or tell the customer the new number. i told my old ins co. that i'd changed one 2.0 8v for another exactly the same, they told me they didnt need the number, as its the same engine design.
Where did I say insurance need to be told about the engine number change? They won't give a fcuk what the engine number is. :roll:

And either way its not up to the garage undertaking the work to inform the DVLA or insurance of an engine swap, thats the owners liability.

[NovaLad]

Engines in and runs... just need to find out why theirs no reading at the clocks for the temp... i did check the little blue wire that clips onto the sensor but think i'll buy a new sensor and try that tomorrow.
Also the fan aint kicking in and does work because i bridged it again to find out.
More problem solving tomorrow me thinks.
Thanks to riggy and pip for doing most the work lol.

Just aload of random pics.

Riggy setting up his sick yo crane! lol
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04164.jpg

GTFO engine
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04165.jpg

Check my block!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04166.jpg

Swapping parts over.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04167.jpg

New engine ready to rumble.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04170.jpg

Nearly there.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04170.jpg

Woooooo!! :D
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04172.jpg

Was a top day... lovely weather only had 1 set back and that was getting 1 of the engine mount bolts in.

Roll on the 2litre conversion in the future lol!

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[vaughanmc]

Good crack mate, hopefully you'll get the problems fixed

Your engine-bay and front panel looks in very good nick :D Never had any welding done ?

[Novaboi_1991]

that lump looks spotless!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04170.jpg

[NovaLad]

Good crack mate, hopefully you'll get the problems fixed

Your engine-bay and front panel looks in very good nick :D Never had any welding done ?
Just a small plate on the sill near the arch about 2 years ago.

[~~joycey~~]

lol @ the thread title

[AlexW]

The rad fan is problery the switch dead, mine was the same.

[Adam]

Put the temp wire to earth and see if the gauge goes off the scale...
If not the wire is broken somewhere

[vaughanmc]

Just a small plate on the sill near the arch about 2 years ago.

Not a bad shell you have then :)

[NovaLad]

Novas a beast lol!
1st time it's put a smile on my face in a long time!
Can't remember the last time i seen the fan kick in lol
Everything works and the brakes are still **** lol! wooo!
Well the speedo cable is fcked but that's all.
Clutch is really sensitive and although only taken the car in the backins it feels quicker on the pick up.

Again thanks to riggy, pip and my dad for help and shizzle lol.
Pics...

Still on stands. just put bonnet on.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04194.jpg

On land again woo lol
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04195.jpg

NovaLads 1st Conversion.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/MD_Crew/DSC04196.jpg


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[Spudly]

Either thats the same picture twice there or youve left the axle stands under the car you puddin, btw what are "backins"

[NovaLad]

Either thats the same picture twice there or youve left the axle stands under the car you puddin, btw what are "backins"

Sorted...
Like Back alley...

[Spudly]

Bloody hell still needs lowering though bud thats skyriding there lol

[Leeboo]

1.2 carb engines are for winners ;)

[Spudly]

1.2 carb engines are for winners ;)


And tight gits who wont splash for a 1.4 carb engine lol

[Leeboo]

And tight gits who wont splash for a 1.4 carb engine lol

I may be a git but I've had a 1.3 carb engine and 1.6 carb engine, however I still maintain 1.2 carb is for winners :p