Nova 1.5td to 2.0 ecowreck Project

[timbo1980]

Here is my mates project ,After sitting in my garden for the past year i finally got my mates nova into the lockup,plans are remove oil burner & replace with 2.0 ecotec,respray ,gsi kit(think it would look better Sr rep).Seem to be solid enough under the bonnet,crossmember ect, doors are knackered but have plenty replacement parts
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[Connor]

Out of interest, why have you chosen the ecotec?

[AlexW]

^Because its a great engine.

Will be watching this :)

[Nova_Tek]

Agree with AW06, underratted engine.

Will keep an eye on this one. Will it be as easy as sticking in a big block into a petrol Nova. Are the mounts not a bit different on the oil burner?

[mowgli]

a 17td (isuzu) from an astra mk3 is way more tuneable for way less money.. but if the ecotec is your thing, then fair play to you. just don't leave any diesel hanging around anywhere in tanks/ fuel lines, as efi engines don't like it very much.

[Connor]

Fair play, dont know too much about them, hence why asking why the decision to use it,
o.p, that other nova yours?

[mowgli]

connor, the redtops are running out fast. the ecotec is not much behind them in performance terms as std & there are tons of them about

[Nova_Tek]

And they are surprisingly good. The Cav has smoked cars that I never would have imagined it could take. I have been pleasently surprised.

One tip for Timbo, while the engine is out (the eco) make sure you inspect all sensor wiring on the loom (and rewire/replace wires for those bits if needed) as they are the main culprits of EM light coming on and the well known eco bugs. I also suggest you buy a brand new ICV for £30, biggest peace of mind you'll ever get on the eco.

[Sloth]

also cambelt and water pump and tensioners. the chassis leg mounty on the td is different so yu need to weld one in, i have a corsa type 2 chassis leg mount that would be perfect for it, you can have it for a tenner.

[burgo]

de-highjacked, new thread here

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149741

[timbo1980]

ecotec is being used purely because he has one from a mk3 astra that he scrapped not so long ago, 90% of the parts to complete project are lying about the lockup.thanks for opions & coments

[Rickyb]

looking good pall il keep an eye on this one.
but ide rathe have the td anyday.:)

[begs1611]

helo timbo1980 just thot i would sing up for a look and to folow the thred to see what is happning wi my nov lol

[mrT]

here tim hope this doesnt takes as long as yours to build lol get them both painted in ill give you a hand, have it done in no time...HURRY UP :witch: :p

[Nova_Tek]

ecotec is being used purely because he has one from a mk3 astra that he scrapped not so long ago, 90% of the parts to complete project are lying about the lockup.thanks for opions & coments

Good engine to have as a spare mate.

Good engine to use in a Nova too, trust me it shifts my bros Cav so well and likes revs.

Run with it mate. I'll be watching this :thumb:

[timbo1980]

Nova tek - engine came out of a 1 owner genuine FVSH 40,000 mile Astra Sport so it would be silly not to use it.

started stripping front end tonight not too bad for rust so wire buffed the tops of the inner wings & gave them a coat of Hammerite
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[begs1611]

this is turning out to be a beter project than i first thot she is looking na to bad for her age i will have to get my but down to the garage and give you a hand

[Nova_Tek]

Nova tek - engine came out of a 1 owner genuine FVSH 40,000 mile Astra Sport so it would be silly not to use it.

Only just run in that engine. My bro's engine has done about 90k and it pulls so strong. Hopefully you'll mate it to a Close ratio box to make the most use out of it :)

Hope you used a bit of etch primer on the bare metal areas you wire brushed.