Tools for an engine swap!?

[Danb1987]

Right looks like my corsa let isn't gonna sell on eBay....
BUT I see this as a win win situation

I'm picking up the 2.0 8v nova next weekend and I'm planning switching the engines

2.0 8v corsa C
C20let nova!

Iv never attempted an engine conversion before so i just want a heads up on what il need??

Iv got a fair few tools to work with etc but what are the main things needed?

Everyones got to start somewhere :thumb:

Dan

[MattBrown]

A friend with experiance for your 1st one.

20seh corsa c will be worth pennies, I wouldnt!

[nova_saloon]

you average box of tools. jsut a good know how on how to swap the engine, plus alot mods are needed for the turbo. like movng the radiator and possible make a mount for the intercooler

[bazil]

The oddest tool required is a big socket for the driveshaft nut, the rest is basid sockets, spanners etc

[grooge]

if it was me i'd be wanting a friend with experience if i was doing a let into a nova as my first conversion, but i dont know how experianced you are or arent so if you feel confident go for it.

re tools, just what bazil says.

[MattBrown]

The oddest tool required is a big socket for the driveshaft nut, the rest is basid sockets, spanners etc

30mm;)

[bazil]

Cheers matt, couldn't mind of the top of my head,

[Danb1987]

Iv asked deanwilko off here for a hand and a couple of my mates have abit of experience.. I'm not brilliant with things like this but I learn quickly lol

What about an engine crane? Needed or try and borrow one?

I'm only thinking of putting the 8v in the corsa just so it's sellable that's all

Or run it as a daily.

[bazil]

Borrow or hire from HSS or similar

[Danb1987]

Il give them a ring tomorrow! Il put up a thread but I can't see me needing it for more than a weekend!

I think the main thing will be welding in the f28 mount on the nova really it's already seam welded.

Thanks for the heads up thow.

[maddogdaz666]

10, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 30mm sockets and spanners, pliers, flat and possy screwdriver, molegrips, trolley jack or 2, a few axel stands, an engine hoist(to make it easier), rags, oil catch pans, patience(which ive never got) and as always a selection of hammers
and i think thats about it! lol

[Danb1987]

That brilliant mate on my list I need basically axle stand and a 30mm socket!

My brother can sort them out for me lol

Iv ended the corsa now so looks like there's gonna eventually be 1 more let nova on the streets :)

[maddogdaz666]

have some other size sockets n spanners just incase too bud

[Gibbo]

dont forget the 15mm for mounts. and the 8mm for the alt

[mowgli]

kettle, teabags, milk & a biscuit selection. you need to keep hydrated & your sugar levels up

[maddogdaz666]

i was just thinkin about the 8mm alternator wire, i forgot about the 15mm mounts tho, my bad :(
Dont forget a few tinnies to celebrate too!

[bmw156]

8mm for the grill/headlights.

10mm for the wings if your removing them.

its always very useful to either have to sets of sockets or a set of sockets and a set of matching size spanners.

[Balley]

30mm;)

32 aint it??!