nova 2.0 16v XE

[duN-OVA]

i have always loved the nova despite what everyone tells me! so i bought a 1.0 spin for my first car and modified it, but.....
ever since i was 16 years old and heard that the 2.0 existed, i have wanted one.
now, at 21, i am getting one and i have extensively looked into the various examples of the legendary conversion. can anyone tell me what to look for when i go to view one?
for example, strengthening, all round disks, reconditioned XE engine etc
these details would be most helpful as i want a good one that will last and scare the crap out of me!!!!!!!
cheers all.
duN-OVA
also, when refered to as a C20XE, what does C20 mean?

[LiD0N]

an xe without a porous head? would be something to look out for when buying ya lump...

[Snowface]

yeah coscast is the head u want i think.

Unfortunatly at 17 u won't get insured though, unless u are dishonest.

[LiD0N]

yeh dont think the coscast 1s go porous but expect to pay more for 1...

[Elthrin]

These people seem to know what they are talking about.

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115354&highlight=porous+head

[2litreturbo]

yeah coscast is the head u want i think.

Unfortunatly at 17 u won't get insured though, unless u are dishonest.

he's not 17, he's 21 so should get insured

[duN-OVA]

what do you mean by coscast and porous?

[Ben]

See my reply to your other post.

[duN-OVA]

what do you mean by coscast and porous?

[LiD0N]

http://www.topbuzz1.carenthusiasts.co.uk/info/porous_heads/porous_heads.htm that should explain porous heads

[duN-OVA]

cheers guys, thats a HUUUUGE help!
thanks to Liddon!
i would neva have thought of that! ill look out for the CosCsat Head!
anything else wopuld also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again!

[2litreturbo]

does the same apply to the LET engines?

[duN-OVA]

THIS IS A QUOTE FROM THE LINK I WAS SENT...
It is claimed Vauxhall doesn't actual know the true figure of faulty heads there are out on the market. But the two main engines affected are the 2L 16v Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) 'red-top' engines, C20XE (2L 16v DOHC) and C20LET (2L 16v DOHC Turbo). These are found in the Astra GTE, Astra GSi, Cavalier 2L 16v, Cavalier Turbo, Calibra 2L 16v and Calibra Turbo. No other engines or cars were affected. So any 8v, SOHC, V6 or Ecotec engines are NOT affected by the problem.
I AM ONLY AFTER A C20XE ANYWAY, ILL JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT ITS A COSCAST VERSION!

[Ste_Nova]

i've got a non coscast and it's fine... it's only ?200 to have it sealed for life anyway

[2litreturbo]

where from steve?

[Ste_Nova]

headway in deeside do a mail order service

v-tuning can do it on the car

[2litreturbo]

is it worth the money in your opinion?