nova mad mave
07-12-11, 02:29 PM
Here is my novavan brought around 6months ago as a standard 1.5 d with 76 thousand on the clock all original hand books still present even service booklet . ENGINE- fitted from a 1993 cavilier 1.7td izuzu lump with 120 thousand on the block runs sweet as a nut i fitted the f13 gear box and the 1.5 flywheel and a new clutch to the engine also swaped all the timing gear back plate and timing belt from the 1.5 to allow for the nova mount also the 1.5 alternator and water block housing fitted . MODIFICATION'S- the white polo ring has been removed the full is up half a turn on the max fuel screw and i have turned the diafram 10degrees . The original intercooler is fitted behind the radiator i i have fitted a fan to the out side off the radiator not that it ever use's it as i fitted a cooler runing stat and has a bleed valve set to 1.2 bar . The van pulls very very well indeed i have had a gsi and a 2.0 8v nova and this van is easily as fast to 100 . BODY- just had a fresh coat back to its original blue was yellow around 3weeks ago by a friend looks very well for a old van solid underneath some has fitted a battery tray at some time neat enough job . Couple tiny patch on the near side rear wheel tunnel thats it ! It is a solid van has been waxoiled any inspection welcome . INTERIOR- I have fitted set of sx td clocks have original's a gsi steering wheel and front seats have the backs to go with it but the van also have the original bolted in metal floor and bulk head been removed comes with the van . Rolling on 15inch corsa c steels 185 on the back 195 on the front with vectra v6 calipers and breaded flexi's fitted . Will come with 12months mot as its due at the end off the month and i going to take it this week just had new bottom arms ball joints track rods anti roll bar bush's all new . All in all it's a very good little van its 18 years old and very tidy will perform 40 mpg with the performance how it is turn the pump back half turn 2min job and will return 55 60 mpg . 12months mot 4months tax still registered as a 1.5 up to new owner to declare 1450 ono will may be swap px for a nova 16v only will add pics tomorow any questions please call 07943801921 thanks john